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- Oil the hedge trimmer
- What should be oiled with the hedge trimmer?
- Oil the hedge trimmer regularly
- Thoroughly oil the hedge trimmer
- 1. Prevent energy supply
- 2. Disassemble
- 3. Rough cleaning
- 4. Fine cleaning
- 5. oils
- Oil the gear of the hedge trimmer
After each use, the hedge trimmer should be maintained with oil
Oil the hedge trimmer
Hedge trimmer oiling is essential for proper functioning of the hedge trimmer. In addition, the oil protects the hedge trimmer from dirt and moisture, protecting it from rust and premature deterioration. In the following you will learn how to oil the blades and the gear of your hedge trimmer.
What should be oiled with the hedge trimmer?
The most sensitive part of a hedge trimmer, are the cutting blades. They come into contact with the environment most of the time and can become soiled and slower and dull. The cutting blades should therefore be oiled after each use. The oil covers the metal like a film, loosens dirt and protects the hedge trimmer from dust and moisture.
Another part of the hedge trimmer that now and then needs attention is the transmission.
However, this rarely needs to be lubricated; According to public figures, every 100 operating hours are sufficient.
Oil the hedge trimmer regularly
After each use, the hedge trimmer should be briefly oiled. You may use commercially available special sprays that contain resin solubilizer and grease in one or you may clean the hedge trimmer yourself with a resinous agent, e.g. Acetone and then rub it with oil. Whether you apply the product by spraying or rubbing, after application, you should turn on the hedge trimmer briefly, so that the oil can spread itself thoroughly. Although this method is suitable for quick cleaning and oiling, it is not very thorough. From time to time you should therefore take apart your hedge trimmer and oil all parts separately.
Thoroughly oil the hedge trimmer
1. Prevent energy supply
Take the hedge trimmer off the mains or remove the battery or spark plug.
2. Disassemble
Disassemble the hedge trimmer into your items.
3. Rough cleaning
Brush the blades separately to remove coarse dirt.
4. Fine cleaning
Then clean the two leaves with a resinous medium and a dry cloth.
5. oils
Then rub in both generously with oil. Clean and lubricate the stem as well as the screw connections.
Oil the gear of the hedge trimmer
Depending on the model, the structure of the hedge trimmer may vary the access to the gearbox. Hedge trimmers, which allow the maintenance by the consumer, have a screw plug on the bottom of the housing. This is unscrewed and screwed the grease tube with gear grease. Up to 5 grams of fat should be pushed into the transmission, which is not much more than once vigorously press. Do not put too much fat in the gearbox!