WD-40 is marketed as a household lubricant, not for lawn equipment. WD-40 does not have the required lubricants or rust inhibitors to protect your hedge trimmer.
How long do hedge trimmer blades last?
According to product manuals, you need to sharpen your blades regularly after about 50 hours of use. That’s a lot of use for the typically homeowner. You may not want to keep up with the hours, so just be conscious of how your trimmer is cutting.
How do you sharpen a hedge trimmer with a Dremel?
Clamp the trimmer firmly so it won’t move while you are sharpening the blade. The is very similar when you are trying to sharpen reel mower blades. Afterward, power up the Dremel and move it slowly to the hedge trimmer’s blades. Apply light pressure to avoid oversharpening the blades.
How do you sharpen a Black and Decker hedge trimmer?
The Black & Decker website recommends using a sharpening stone or fine-toothed round file to sharpen the blade on your trimmer.
Clean the blade with soap and water, and then rinse and dry it with a cloth. Smooth out any nicks or rough spots on the blade with a sharpening stone or fine-toothed round file.
What oil should I use on my hedge trimmer?
Often, the manufacturer will recommend an oil that works well on its product. Tanaka, for instance, recommends WD-40 on its trimmer. In general, though, any type of tool oil can be used to lubricate the blades.
What oil do you use for hedge trimmer blades?
Use 3 in 1 oil or SAE20 engine oil to lubricate the blades of a hedge trimmer. Any grade engine oil will work well. Give them an oiling every 30 minutes or use, before, and after use. I use a machine oil applicator, but a paintbrush or oil-covered rag would do the job too.
What kind of lubricant do you use on a hedge trimmer?
It’s not necessary to lubricate the blades of a hedge trimmer to prevent rusting because they are pre-hardened rust resistant steel. However, if desired a lubricant to clean the blades we recommend a light spray on lubricant such as WD-40 to give a thin coating.
How thick a branch can a hedge trimmer Cut?
Hedge trimmers, whether gas, electric or battery powered, are ideal for cutting hedges and thin branches up to about 3/4 inch. Anything bigger than this could snag on the teeth of the trimmer and cause it to seize up, so it’s best to use a more powerful hedge cutter or chainsaw for larger branches.
What length hedge trimmer is best?
16-inch or smaller blades are ideal for small and average-sized hedges. 18-inch blades are ideal for average and larger-sized hedges. 20-inch and larger blades are the best hedge trimmers for thick branches and ideal for large, established hedges.
