05-26-2023, 04:53 PM
I'm pretty impressed with the Makita Blower's power and noise level at low speeds, maxxed out its pretty loud, but max speed is not often needed.
Really like the trigger speed controller..
Dads ryobi leaf blower is just on or off and 1/3 as powerful.
With the baTtery adaPters, one is not quite as married to one to or the other tool brand anymore.
Back in the day, they used to stuff 2 cells in the protruding part of battery, which usually goes inside the drill handle.
This protruding part makes a Ryobi to dewalt, Makita,mikwaukke adapter, sit about 2 inches taller than an opposite adapter, makng jt the least desirable battery system, for me.
The Makita mower is so quiet.
Not that there iS much tall thick grass to cut at the moment, but i topped the few taller bits, Ran it about 10 minutes total, and both batteries still claim 4 of 4 bars.
Been raining in evening last three nights, so hopefully lawn decides to turn green again.
The hedge clippers are miles beyond the 24v nimh black and deckerz i pulled outta trash and tuned, but ive not loaded them hard yet.
The Makita weedwacker arrives Monday.
The mower was obviously repackaged, like someone returned it. ONe of the batteries, would not seat properly in charger, without some tweaking, and the BMS 's LVD was triggered on 3 of the 4 batteries.
I checked their voltage after a minute on charger and they were low 15s.
I think all Ridgid and makita batteries and chargers are gonna get put into aiir onditioned laundry room adjacent to garage, so they dont bake in 95f summer heat and age 2x as fast.
Really like the trigger speed controller..
Dads ryobi leaf blower is just on or off and 1/3 as powerful.
With the baTtery adaPters, one is not quite as married to one to or the other tool brand anymore.
Back in the day, they used to stuff 2 cells in the protruding part of battery, which usually goes inside the drill handle.
This protruding part makes a Ryobi to dewalt, Makita,mikwaukke adapter, sit about 2 inches taller than an opposite adapter, makng jt the least desirable battery system, for me.
The Makita mower is so quiet.
Not that there iS much tall thick grass to cut at the moment, but i topped the few taller bits, Ran it about 10 minutes total, and both batteries still claim 4 of 4 bars.
Been raining in evening last three nights, so hopefully lawn decides to turn green again.
The hedge clippers are miles beyond the 24v nimh black and deckerz i pulled outta trash and tuned, but ive not loaded them hard yet.
The Makita weedwacker arrives Monday.
The mower was obviously repackaged, like someone returned it. ONe of the batteries, would not seat properly in charger, without some tweaking, and the BMS 's LVD was triggered on 3 of the 4 batteries.
I checked their voltage after a minute on charger and they were low 15s.
I think all Ridgid and makita batteries and chargers are gonna get put into aiir onditioned laundry room adjacent to garage, so they dont bake in 95f summer heat and age 2x as fast.
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