Love the 24 volt Toro weed wacker but I can't remove the battery to recharge it. This is not the first time the latch wouldn't release. Now I can't
1463050
It gets stuck almost everytime I needed to charge it. Just waiting a few minutes and try to remove it. Good luck, mine just fell apart.
1463051
I find it rather hard to press in and pull at the same time but it has always worked for me. There is a knack to it but it always works. I know what you mean but it does work! Frustrating sometimes, though.
1463052
only used mine about 4 times and it quite running [electrical] they did honor the warranty and refunded my money
1738070
It is hard to get out. I put my finger on side of battery. Between battery and charger and push battery toward the oppersite side and push up at same time.
2093646
I was unable to remove the battery, it is stuck in the recharger. The recharger was split to two parts
1556955
When I first received it I couldn't get it off either. After working at it for awhile and a few unkind words I finally was able to remove it and put the batteries in. Now it is easy to open and close(I just went and tried to make sure) so keep trying or ask for help. I think that it was worth the beginning frustration.
796623
I had an issue with the switch mechanism. When hooked directly to the battery, life is good. But when their switch is put inline, it doesn't. I replaced the fuse to no avail. I think got out my ohm meter and checked the fuse and the switch. The switch turned out to be bad. I'm now left with either returning the whole thing or just rigging up a toggle switch that I can buy at Home Depot.
837629
I no longer have my mower, but I did not have a problem with the battery. I tried not to have it charging longer than 24 hrs, but often forgot about it. I had other problems.
1703177
Yes I found that it took a bit of time and patience to wiggle the battery out of its slot. I actually took two thin wooden wedges and was able to get the tip of each one both sides of the battery and slowly nudge the battery out of it's slot. When I put the new battery in I put some duct tape on each side of the base and fashioned a handle so the next time I could more easily pull the old battery out of its slot. It is just a matter of having a thin strong implement to wedge in the small openings on the side and work the battery out of its slot. Good luck
1490086
Try changing the battery. Look for the flap on the "tummy", open and proceed.
1738072
I have had no problems removing the battery. Make sure you are pulling it from the right side. As the picture shows from the top. If you try from the bottom it has a latch and its impossible to remove from that end. Hope this helps. G.
1089555
I am sorry, I had the same problem. I ended up throwing it away and ordering a new one! I did not see any way to open it and replace a battery.
1304413
My mower has trouble adjusting to level 7 with the battery in but it just springs right up with the battery removed. Not sure what the correct way is but if I want a level 7 adjustment I just take the battery out.
226550
I have the same problem. My battery lasted a year and now it is useless. I'm not real thrilled about it as I can also no longer find a battery replacement. I'd get a WORX GT unit but the reviews are all over the board on them as well. I'm thinking the Sears Craftsman C3 19.2 Volt model may be the way to go - it has a replaceable battery.
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Look by the back wheel on the on the right side there is a little piece of plastic coming up a hole push it toward's the wheel and the whole piece should come out to place the battery and snap the piece back. I had to push to plastic/lever a few times before I understood how it was suppose to open. When you push it towards wheel it kinds of goes down and it opens. Hope this helps you.
829849
I'm like Phil - I had to buy a new mower. My battery lasted a little over a year. I've read other comments that said the same. One person did mention that they contacted Ryobi and they sent him a new battery because they know this is a problem. I wish I would have tried that before giving the mower away. I kept my battery charging at all times - maybe that was the problem? I now own a gas mower and it actually isn't as painful or messy as I remember it being when I was younger and it uses very little gas.
1735486
I just had the same thing happen. The handle switch lever on my Black & Decker CMM1200 24-Volt Cordless Lawn Mower stopped working and I noticed the spring is broken. Does anyone know how to proceed in getting this piece fixed? Thanks! Black & Decker CMM1200 19-Inch 24-Volt Cordless Electric Mulching Lawn Mower
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Yes, however, I broke the "spugger" tool when I tried to remove the battery. I was able to use a grinder to put an edge back on it. I was able to complete the rest of the replacement without incident.
645397
I've been carrying one for over a year and I don't think mine has ever came on when I didn't want it to. I'm climbing in and out of trucks and equipment all the time. I guess something might hit the button once in a while but it has to click for it to stay on.