Hedge trimmer not cutting properly
If your problem is frayed and uneven cuts on the branches, perhaps your blades are blunt. Re-sharpening your hardworking blades is a good quick fix, but if they have gotten too dull for regular re-sharpening or determining the correct cutting angle, consider replacing them with fresh blades. With the right hedge trimmer, you can do your bush sculpting projects with the greatest precision. However, even the best hedge trimmers sometimes bog down in the middle of a job, especially when tackling a hedge, bush, or patch that has been neglected for quite a while. From running out of hedge trimmer petrol to getting branches stuck, and blades chipped, there is a lot that can go wrong when working with lawn mowers Australia. There are many things that can get in the way of hedge trimmers and prevent them from cutting as smoothly as you would like them to. It can be quite frustrating when your machine starts to act up in the middle of a huge hedge sculpting project. Whether you are a homeowner who is passionate about making your yard neat and well-kept or a professional landscaper wanting to make sure each job is done right, you need lawn mowers, Australia made hedge trimmers, tools, and accessories that will help make the task of sculpting bushes easier. Check for branches caught in between your blades. Large and tough branches may end up blocking your trimmer's blades, preventing them from doing clean and even cuts. When problematic branches are hard enough, they can even stop your machine from working altogether. A quick fix for this would be to remove the blades and clean out stuck branches. However, if the issue is branches getting caught in the blade spacers (which can wear overtime), it might be best to contact your supplier for repairs or replacement parts. If branches or twigs are getting caught between the blades when trimming, blocking the blades and preventing the branches from being cut, or stopping the blade from moving altogether, this is because the upper blade and the lower blade have become detached. This is caused by wear to the blades spacers over time. In this case, simply contact your STIHL dealer and arrange for the spacers to be replaced. Is your hedge trimmer not cutting as well as it normally does? Are twigs getting caught in the blades? Are branches not being cut evenly? There can be a variety of reasons for blades on hedge trimmers not cutting properly. Here, we show you how to find and eliminate the cause. If your hedge trimmer isn’t cutting properly, you should take a close look at the cut on the branch as well as the blades on the trimmer. If the cut on the branch is uneven and frayed, this suggests that the blades are blunt and need to be re-sharpened. When sharpening the blades, it is crucial to retain the correct cutting angle. Even pros can’t get the perfect angle just by looking at the blades.
If you want a perfectly sharpened blade, your best bet is to contact your STIHL dealer. They can sharpen the blades using their sharpening machines. This makes for a perfect result.
If you don’t want to interrupt your gardening work, you can also try sharpening the blades yourself. Check out our blog article “Sharpening your hedge trimmer yourself” to find out how. Safety should always be your top priority when working with any type of machinery, even something as small as an electric hedge trimmer. Use common sense. Turn off the trimmer and fully unplug it from its power source. Doing this will eliminate the chance of accidentally turning it on while you work. Resist the urge to simply turn the unit off; it's too easy to accidentally hit the on/off switch and injure yourself. An electric hedge trimmer can make shaping and controlling bushes much easier than trying to do so manually. But even the most well-maintained unit can break down and stop working. Follow these steps to repair the device yourself and save yourself some cash. Place the pruner on a flat surface and put on the heavy-duty gardening gloves. The gloves will protect you from getting any nicks and cuts on your hands and arms. Then, check to see if there's any wooden debris stuck between the teeth of the unit. Pull it all out manually, or if this doesn't work, use a wooden dowel to loosen the pieces. Look to see if any of the teeth are bent as well. If they are, they will need to be replaced before the trimmer can resume normal function. One of the most common problems with an electric hedge trimmer is jammed blades. Especially if you trim back particularly thick growth in your bushes, the blades can easily lock up due to collected debris. Inspect the blades to see if there's any branches stuck. Broken wood can be sheared; larger branches can be pulled out manually. Stubborn ones can be clipped away using pruning shears. pleasant
September 2010 Thakor lad
September 2010 Paul
September 2010 Give the blades a good sharpen/clean and also lubricate along the blades. I will show you how to use all of these methods. Regardless of which method you decide to use the first thing you will need to do is align the upper and lower blade on your hedge trimmer so they are in line with each other. Again, the same surfaces will need to be ground but now we will use a grinder instead of a file. You need to be careful to maintain that same angle while you grind. The grinder will work much faster than the file, so be careful not to take too much off the tooth. Using a sharpened hedge trimmer will make your trimming process a lot easier. You will finish your task a lot faster, potentially saving you from sunburn during summer months. This method is great if you are experienced with the power grinder, as it’s much faster than using a mill file. However, I wouldn’t recommend it for beginners. The reason for this is that it’s very easy to grind off too much material from the blade, greatly lowering its lifespan.
Your hedge trimmer won’t start Although problems with hedge trimmers are not a common occurrence, it is often a relief to know how to fix a few of the most common and smaller issues to ensure your equipment is running at its optimum. It will also prevent you from having to fork out hundreds of dollars to a professional for something you could fix yourself.
Just as every masterpiece needs a frame, likewise, your favorite masterpiece, i. e. your garden also needs a ‘Hedge’. A green thick sheet of dense hedge is a perfect treat to eyes. These dense hedges not only give that extraordinary look to your garden, but they also act as homes for many birds, small insects, tiny mammals and so on. Sprinkler system can be beneficial for your garden to cover a wider space. However, many times this fails to provide the water supply to each and every bushy area. Hence, this can end up with fewer water supplies to the plants and indirectly hamper their growth. Thus drip irrigation is a better choice than sprinkler irrigation for hedges. Hedge once planted needs heavy care and nourishment at least for one year. Regular watering with appropriate mild fertilizers would help them grow beautifully. Pruning of hedges at regular intervals would boost the growth and keep them in good shape. However, before thinking about pruning you need to understand the type of plant and take appropriate steps accordingly. After one year of proper care, though hedges do not need much attention like other plants, still you need to regularly check the health condition of the plants. This way you would be able to take effective actions in case of any problems identified. Here, at Best Hedge Trimmer we take fully care for your garden and hedges. If you want to see how it’s done, check out the video below. This or more or less how I’d do it. Sharpen all the sides of each blade on each side. The blades have a wear threshold of 5mm, so ensure you don’t file away too much of the blade. The material may lose strength if you file away more than this. With the blades aligned you can see on each blade that there are two or three (depending on the type of the blade) different surfaces you need to sharpen. And if it’s a double-sided blade, we have the same surfaces on the back so there are a total of four/six surfaces that need to be sharpened per tooth. Well the main reason I recommend this tool is because it has an attachment specifically designed for sharpening the blades of outdoor gardening tools. These bits are a lot smaller than the disc of a power grinder, allowing for more smooth and precise movement. It can get kind of heavy if you’re doing a lot of overhead work. I had to just do a little at a time so my shoulders didn’t get worn out. It’s capable of cutting through a branch ¾ of an inch thick, but I didn’t want to dull the blade and stress the machine unnecessarily. Keep that in mind if you end up purchasing this machine and want it to have a long life. Apparently other people have had problems with the battery not functioning properly, but that’s easily fixable using the free services I mentioned above. The price was a little high, but it was definitely worth the investment. So, I’ve tried out a few of this year’s most popular, high profile models. Without further ado, let’s talk about how they stack up. It has a quite Makita motor, cushioned within an anti-vibration structure. The 22 inch single-sided blade is perfect for beginners or anyone doing small to medium sized jobs. It only weighs 7.4 lbs, and is pretty quiet at only 87 decibels. Weight is another important factor to consider. The heavier your hedge trimmer is, the harder it will be to operate. Even something that seems light when you first pick it up might not seem so light 20 minutes later. And anytime something gets heavy, it’s much less safe to handle. I prefer to use the lightest hedge trimmer that I can possibly find, that still fits my yard’s needs. The main reason why a hedge trimmer will start smoking is because the motor has died and needs to be replaced. Often this smoke is black, which is a sign that you have a combustion problem. While this can be annoying, it doesn’t usually mean that the hedge trimmer is going to die. It is often because you are burning off little bits of extra fuel or debris. There can be a number of different reasons why your hedge trimmer is not working, and figuring out what the problem is will allow you to quickly fix it and start your yard work. One major problem with hedge trimmers is that they simply won’t start, which can be very frustrating. You might run into one of these common issues while trimming hedges. Whether your hedge trimmer is smoking, not cutting, or not working at all, keep in mind that these are common problems that can be easily prevented with proper maintenance and care. If the hedge trimmer will turn on, but the blade won’t move, then there is likely another culprit that will need to be addressed. Problems with the clutch, gearbox, or blades can prevent the hedge trimmer blades from moving. I do not suppose they had seen the hedges for many years due to their age and frail health but the area of the vast estate obviously held some fond memories and they insisted the hedges and surrounding area was always kept maintained (although, the once fine lawns and formal gardens, were by now, badly neglected). Before you start I would not like to guess the miles of hedges that I have cut over the two plus decades of maintaining gardens but it is many. It pays to be hard every year from the the first season if you need a conifer hedge to remain compact and manageable. For the second step, remove the burr from the bottom of the blade using a sharpening stone. Above all, make sure you do not file away too much of the blade. The wear threshold is 5mm. If you file away more than this, the material may lose strength.
The hedge trimmer’s performance will also be negatively affected if you vary the force when filing, as this will lead to blades of different lengths. To ensure long-lasting cutting performance, follow these two steps. First of all, a flat file can be used.
Make sure that the upper and lower blades come to rest at the same position. This simplifies the filing process.
Always file in the direction of the cutting edge. This is how the flat file is designed to work and guarantees an optimum cutting edge. Try to maintain the specified sharpening angle. This can be found your equipment’s instruction manual under “Specifications”.
Only sharpen the blade downwards in the direction of the cutting edge. Ensure the file is not in contact with the blade when pulling back upwards, or the blade will become blunt. Ideally, you shouldn’t wait until the blades are showing signs of serious wear before sharpening them. The blades should be sharpened regularly after about every 50 hours of operation to maintain cutting performance.
When cutting back branches in hedges, sap and resin residue gathers on the hedge trimmer blades. Remove any dirt before sharpening, otherwise you could damage the file and the stone.
As a rule of thumb, only sharpen the cutting edge. Ensure that the file does not come into contact with the integrated cut protection or, in the case of professional hedge trimmers, the orange plastic cut protection. When the engine idles too quickly, the blades will be moving at idle. Adjust the carburettor by turning the idle speed screw slowly counterclockwise until the cutting blades stop running, then turn the screw counterclockwise again one half turn. Check the cutting blades to for any debris that may be jamming the blades preventing them from moving freely. Remove any debris and clean the blades, if necessary. Check the spark plug. If fouled, clean it. Check to ensure that the spark plug is gapped properly. If damaged, replace it. Check for and fix any problems, such as too much oil in the fuel mix or a dirty air filter that will cause continued fouling and fix it. Check the fuel level. If the fuel tank has run dry, refill the tank. To start the engine, press the fuel pump bulb at least five times to ensure proper fuel flow. This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the trimmer blades on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons for replacing the trimmer blade is when the hedge trimmer is not cutting properly or the blades are damaged. All of the information in this blade replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the trimmer blades on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons for replacing the trimmer blade is when the hedge trimmer is not cutting properly or the blades are damaged. Tools used: Two 10mm sockets, pliers, T-27 Torx bit Bosch give a genuine 2 year warranty on this hedge trimmer and you can extend this to 3 years for free by registering your purchase within 4 weeks on the MyBosch website. I don't know any other manufacturer with such a good warranty. The tool comes with a 2 amp hour 36v battery but larger ones are available separately. You can buy longer, telescopic models from other brands but they are just too heavy for many people to use for more than a few minutes. On a typical hedge the battery should give 30 minutes of cutting.
If you want a perfectly sharpened blade, your best bet is to contact your STIHL dealer. They can sharpen the blades using their sharpening machines. This makes for a perfect result.
If you don’t want to interrupt your gardening work, you can also try sharpening the blades yourself. Check out our blog article “Sharpening your hedge trimmer yourself” to find out how. Safety should always be your top priority when working with any type of machinery, even something as small as an electric hedge trimmer. Use common sense. Turn off the trimmer and fully unplug it from its power source. Doing this will eliminate the chance of accidentally turning it on while you work. Resist the urge to simply turn the unit off; it's too easy to accidentally hit the on/off switch and injure yourself. An electric hedge trimmer can make shaping and controlling bushes much easier than trying to do so manually. But even the most well-maintained unit can break down and stop working. Follow these steps to repair the device yourself and save yourself some cash. Place the pruner on a flat surface and put on the heavy-duty gardening gloves. The gloves will protect you from getting any nicks and cuts on your hands and arms. Then, check to see if there's any wooden debris stuck between the teeth of the unit. Pull it all out manually, or if this doesn't work, use a wooden dowel to loosen the pieces. Look to see if any of the teeth are bent as well. If they are, they will need to be replaced before the trimmer can resume normal function. One of the most common problems with an electric hedge trimmer is jammed blades. Especially if you trim back particularly thick growth in your bushes, the blades can easily lock up due to collected debris. Inspect the blades to see if there's any branches stuck. Broken wood can be sheared; larger branches can be pulled out manually. Stubborn ones can be clipped away using pruning shears. pleasant
September 2010 Thakor lad
September 2010 Paul
September 2010 Give the blades a good sharpen/clean and also lubricate along the blades. I will show you how to use all of these methods. Regardless of which method you decide to use the first thing you will need to do is align the upper and lower blade on your hedge trimmer so they are in line with each other. Again, the same surfaces will need to be ground but now we will use a grinder instead of a file. You need to be careful to maintain that same angle while you grind. The grinder will work much faster than the file, so be careful not to take too much off the tooth. Using a sharpened hedge trimmer will make your trimming process a lot easier. You will finish your task a lot faster, potentially saving you from sunburn during summer months. This method is great if you are experienced with the power grinder, as it’s much faster than using a mill file. However, I wouldn’t recommend it for beginners. The reason for this is that it’s very easy to grind off too much material from the blade, greatly lowering its lifespan.
- Generally, this is due to the trigger lock button being turned on. This is usually a small button to the side of the trigger and is installed as a safety mechanism. Simply press it to turn it off.
Your hedge trimmer won’t start Although problems with hedge trimmers are not a common occurrence, it is often a relief to know how to fix a few of the most common and smaller issues to ensure your equipment is running at its optimum. It will also prevent you from having to fork out hundreds of dollars to a professional for something you could fix yourself.
- Have you been shoving your trimmer into heavy brush to cut branches away? The motor does not react well to being deprived of airflow, so refrain from doing this kind of work. If your motor has overheated, allow it to cool down before using again.
Just as every masterpiece needs a frame, likewise, your favorite masterpiece, i. e. your garden also needs a ‘Hedge’. A green thick sheet of dense hedge is a perfect treat to eyes. These dense hedges not only give that extraordinary look to your garden, but they also act as homes for many birds, small insects, tiny mammals and so on. Sprinkler system can be beneficial for your garden to cover a wider space. However, many times this fails to provide the water supply to each and every bushy area. Hence, this can end up with fewer water supplies to the plants and indirectly hamper their growth. Thus drip irrigation is a better choice than sprinkler irrigation for hedges. Hedge once planted needs heavy care and nourishment at least for one year. Regular watering with appropriate mild fertilizers would help them grow beautifully. Pruning of hedges at regular intervals would boost the growth and keep them in good shape. However, before thinking about pruning you need to understand the type of plant and take appropriate steps accordingly. After one year of proper care, though hedges do not need much attention like other plants, still you need to regularly check the health condition of the plants. This way you would be able to take effective actions in case of any problems identified. Here, at Best Hedge Trimmer we take fully care for your garden and hedges. If you want to see how it’s done, check out the video below. This or more or less how I’d do it. Sharpen all the sides of each blade on each side. The blades have a wear threshold of 5mm, so ensure you don’t file away too much of the blade. The material may lose strength if you file away more than this. With the blades aligned you can see on each blade that there are two or three (depending on the type of the blade) different surfaces you need to sharpen. And if it’s a double-sided blade, we have the same surfaces on the back so there are a total of four/six surfaces that need to be sharpened per tooth. Well the main reason I recommend this tool is because it has an attachment specifically designed for sharpening the blades of outdoor gardening tools. These bits are a lot smaller than the disc of a power grinder, allowing for more smooth and precise movement. It can get kind of heavy if you’re doing a lot of overhead work. I had to just do a little at a time so my shoulders didn’t get worn out. It’s capable of cutting through a branch ¾ of an inch thick, but I didn’t want to dull the blade and stress the machine unnecessarily. Keep that in mind if you end up purchasing this machine and want it to have a long life. Apparently other people have had problems with the battery not functioning properly, but that’s easily fixable using the free services I mentioned above. The price was a little high, but it was definitely worth the investment. So, I’ve tried out a few of this year’s most popular, high profile models. Without further ado, let’s talk about how they stack up. It has a quite Makita motor, cushioned within an anti-vibration structure. The 22 inch single-sided blade is perfect for beginners or anyone doing small to medium sized jobs. It only weighs 7.4 lbs, and is pretty quiet at only 87 decibels. Weight is another important factor to consider. The heavier your hedge trimmer is, the harder it will be to operate. Even something that seems light when you first pick it up might not seem so light 20 minutes later. And anytime something gets heavy, it’s much less safe to handle. I prefer to use the lightest hedge trimmer that I can possibly find, that still fits my yard’s needs. The main reason why a hedge trimmer will start smoking is because the motor has died and needs to be replaced. Often this smoke is black, which is a sign that you have a combustion problem. While this can be annoying, it doesn’t usually mean that the hedge trimmer is going to die. It is often because you are burning off little bits of extra fuel or debris. There can be a number of different reasons why your hedge trimmer is not working, and figuring out what the problem is will allow you to quickly fix it and start your yard work. One major problem with hedge trimmers is that they simply won’t start, which can be very frustrating. You might run into one of these common issues while trimming hedges. Whether your hedge trimmer is smoking, not cutting, or not working at all, keep in mind that these are common problems that can be easily prevented with proper maintenance and care. If the hedge trimmer will turn on, but the blade won’t move, then there is likely another culprit that will need to be addressed. Problems with the clutch, gearbox, or blades can prevent the hedge trimmer blades from moving. I do not suppose they had seen the hedges for many years due to their age and frail health but the area of the vast estate obviously held some fond memories and they insisted the hedges and surrounding area was always kept maintained (although, the once fine lawns and formal gardens, were by now, badly neglected). Before you start I would not like to guess the miles of hedges that I have cut over the two plus decades of maintaining gardens but it is many. It pays to be hard every year from the the first season if you need a conifer hedge to remain compact and manageable. For the second step, remove the burr from the bottom of the blade using a sharpening stone. Above all, make sure you do not file away too much of the blade. The wear threshold is 5mm. If you file away more than this, the material may lose strength.
The hedge trimmer’s performance will also be negatively affected if you vary the force when filing, as this will lead to blades of different lengths. To ensure long-lasting cutting performance, follow these two steps. First of all, a flat file can be used.
Make sure that the upper and lower blades come to rest at the same position. This simplifies the filing process.
Always file in the direction of the cutting edge. This is how the flat file is designed to work and guarantees an optimum cutting edge. Try to maintain the specified sharpening angle. This can be found your equipment’s instruction manual under “Specifications”.
Only sharpen the blade downwards in the direction of the cutting edge. Ensure the file is not in contact with the blade when pulling back upwards, or the blade will become blunt. Ideally, you shouldn’t wait until the blades are showing signs of serious wear before sharpening them. The blades should be sharpened regularly after about every 50 hours of operation to maintain cutting performance.
When cutting back branches in hedges, sap and resin residue gathers on the hedge trimmer blades. Remove any dirt before sharpening, otherwise you could damage the file and the stone.
As a rule of thumb, only sharpen the cutting edge. Ensure that the file does not come into contact with the integrated cut protection or, in the case of professional hedge trimmers, the orange plastic cut protection. When the engine idles too quickly, the blades will be moving at idle. Adjust the carburettor by turning the idle speed screw slowly counterclockwise until the cutting blades stop running, then turn the screw counterclockwise again one half turn. Check the cutting blades to for any debris that may be jamming the blades preventing them from moving freely. Remove any debris and clean the blades, if necessary. Check the spark plug. If fouled, clean it. Check to ensure that the spark plug is gapped properly. If damaged, replace it. Check for and fix any problems, such as too much oil in the fuel mix or a dirty air filter that will cause continued fouling and fix it. Check the fuel level. If the fuel tank has run dry, refill the tank. To start the engine, press the fuel pump bulb at least five times to ensure proper fuel flow. This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the trimmer blades on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons for replacing the trimmer blade is when the hedge trimmer is not cutting properly or the blades are damaged. All of the information in this blade replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the trimmer blades on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons for replacing the trimmer blade is when the hedge trimmer is not cutting properly or the blades are damaged. Tools used: Two 10mm sockets, pliers, T-27 Torx bit Bosch give a genuine 2 year warranty on this hedge trimmer and you can extend this to 3 years for free by registering your purchase within 4 weeks on the MyBosch website. I don't know any other manufacturer with such a good warranty. The tool comes with a 2 amp hour 36v battery but larger ones are available separately. You can buy longer, telescopic models from other brands but they are just too heavy for many people to use for more than a few minutes. On a typical hedge the battery should give 30 minutes of cutting.
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