A hedge trimmer is not a cheap garden tool. Therefore, you should pay attention to good care so that you can enjoy it for a long time. Caring for your hedge trimmer doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. Find out below how you can do something good for your hedge trimmer.
How do I properly care for my hedge trimmer?
To properly care for hedge trimmers, you should clean them after each use, oil them and sharpen them if necessary. Wear gloves, disconnect the power supply and use resin-dissolving spray, metal brush and oil for cleaning and care.
The care measures for the hedge trimmer
Hedge trimmers should be cared for after each use. The measures are:
- Cleaning the hedge trimmer
- Oil the hedge trimmer
- Sharpening hedge trimmers
This is what you need to consider when caring for your hedge trimmer
Hedge trimmers are known to be sharp and can cut not only branches, but also fingers and hands. Therefore, it is imperative that you wear gloves while working to protect yourself from injuries. Furthermore, before you take care of your hedge trimmer, you should definitely turn off any energy supply so that it cannot start under any circumstances. To do this, remove the battery if it is a battery-operated hedge trimmer or the spark plugs if it is a gasoline-powered hedge trimmer. Hedge trimmers with cables must be unplugged.
Cleaning hedge trimmers
Plant residues can become wedged in the hedge trimmer blades and soil and stones can become lodged. The moisture from the plant juices also collects on the metal. Therefore, hedge trimmers should be cleaned briefly after each cleaning. To do this, rub off any coarse dirt with a metal brush (€8.00 on Amazon) and wet the hedge trimmer with a resin-dissolving spray. The cutting blades can be rubbed with a dry cloth and a little oil or care spray.
Oil hedge trimmers
Oil protects the hedge trimmer from moisture and dirt, loosens dirt particles and makes the hedge trimmer move. Therefore, the hedge trimmer should be sprayed or rubbed with oil after each use. You can find out how to do this here.
The care bath for the hedge trimmer
If you want to give your hedge trimmer optimal care and spend a little more, you can let the cutting blades of the hedge trimmer float in the oil. To do this, fill the protective cover almost half with oil and then carefully slide the hedge trimmer into it. Store it hanging or standing, but secure it well to prevent it from falling over. Remove them before the oil goes rancid.
Sharpen hedge trimmers
Hedge trimmers can become dull over time. Fortunately, it can be sharpened relatively easily with a little effort. We'll explain how to do this in our detailed instructions.
Tip
Store your hedge trimmer in a dry, clean place, such as hanging on a wall or on a shelf.
