A hedge trimmer is not a cheap garden tool. You should therefore pay attention to good care so that you can enjoy it for a long time. Maintaining the hedge trimmer does not have to be expensive or time-consuming. Find out below how you can do something good for your hedge trimmer.

In order for the hedge trimmer to remain sharp and smooth, it needs good care

The care measures for the hedge trimmer

A hedge trimmer (€77.00) should be maintained after each use. The measures are:

  • Cleaning the hedge trimmer
  • Oiling the hedge trimmer
  • Sharpening the hedge trimmer

This is something to keep in mind when maintaining your hedge trimmer

Hedge trimmers are known to be sharp and can not only cut into branches, but also into fingers and hands. Therefore, it is imperative that you wear gloves when working to protect yourself from injury. Furthermore, you should definitely cut off any power supply before you look after your hedge trimmer so that it cannot start under any circumstances. To do this, remove the battery if it is a battery-powered hedge trimmer or the spark plugs if it is a petrol-powered hedge trimmer. Corded hedge trimmers must be unplugged.

Clean hedge trimmer

Plant remains can get wedged in the hedge trimmer blades and soil and stones can get stuck. The moisture from the plant juices also collects on the metal. Therefore, after each cleaning, a hedge trimmer should be cleaned briefly. To do this, rub off coarse dirt with a metal brush and wet the hedge trimmer with a resin-dissolving spray. The cutting blades can be rubbed down with a dry cloth and some oil or care spray.

Oil the hedge trimmer

Oil protects the hedge trimmer from moisture and dirt, loosens dirt particles and makes the hedge trimmer move smoothly. Therefore, the hedge trimmer should be sprayed or rubbed with oil after each use. Find out how here.

The care bath for the hedge trimmer

If you want to give your hedge trimmer the best possible care and also want to spend a little more, you can leave the cutting blades of the hedge trimmer floating in the oil. To do this, fill the protective cover halfway with oil and then carefully slide the hedge trimmer into it. Store it hanging or standing, but fix it well to prevent it from falling over. Remove them before the oil goes rancid.

Sharpen hedge trimmers

A hedge trimmer can become dull over time. Luckily, with a little effort, it's relatively easy to sharpen. We explain how to do this in our detailed instructions.

tips

Store your hedge trimmer in a dry, clean place such as hanging on a wall or on a shelf.

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