Hedge Trimmer Blades Won't Move? (TRY THIS FIRST!)
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- Are your hedge trimmer blades stuck or won't move? This is such an easy solution to your hedge trimming problem. If trimmer blades don't move, try this before taking it to the shop!!
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Steve please tell us what dinosaur trimmer you are working on? lol..
Thank you from a retired guy doing some part-time yard work for folks in FL
You're Welcome...
Lol! 5-10 years ago I thought my 2 year old hedge trimmer was done, but I decided to spray it with WD40 just for shits and giggles before I threw it out, and voila, it worked like new! Now I spray it every time I’m done and it has never failed me👍
This was such great advice - had my hedge trimmer back up and running in less than a minute. Thanks!
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I was ready to take it apart but tried your suggestion and it works great now. A lot of the time the simple things are the best. Thanks.
Glad it helped
Good one Steve! I never thought of that but it makes sense! Nice fix... 👍👍
This worked on my Milwaukee M-18 electric within minutes. Thanks for the great advice!
Glad it helped
I knew dried sap/pitch would be the problem from having been watching your videos for years. A great reminder, Steve.
Thank you!!! I just broke out my brand new HL 94 K today that I bought this week and the blades wouldn’t move. I was low key freaking out. I’m pretty sure now this is what I’m dealing with… hopefully
thanks!!! struggle, but enough d40 and oil and more d40 and it finally freed up!
Thanks Steve that's good advice. I always spray my blades after every use just to help prevent this 👍
Right on
I had the exact problem you described, did what you suggested and it worked perfectly! Once I got it going I added a little oil to the blades and all is well. Thanks so much for the wonderfully simple solution.
Excellent!
Thanks for the info Steve nicely done with the video. Take care of yourself and family and be Blessed ❤️❤️👍
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Thanks Steve as always!
Thank you, I thought I bought a new hedge trimmer. Someone returned it to the store used and stuck. I tried your method and got it to work again. Much appreciated.
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Thanks so much! First trim of the season, exactly my problem (Stihl HSA 100). Didn’t hear or feel a pop but working fine now.
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Many thanks for the, tips had been using old engine oil but can't say it was great
Great tip!
It worked. It worked!!!! My Ego hedge clipper blades were stuck and I loosened them with a screwdriver. Thanks so much.
Excellent!
dang! and I was about to throw out my hedge trimmer!! A big Thanks to you!
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This worked!!! Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Thanks Steve.
Many thanks, Steve from the UK, the tip worked well and saved some anxiety.
Right on
Great advice Steve, great channel.
Thank you kindly
That’s great info. Thanks
Any time!
Been using WD-40 for over 35 years and it works great. Also a lot cheaper than that blade spray!
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Hahaha aye, that's what I was gonna say "Blade spray? it's called WD40 after each use!" Then I saw you beat me to it 😄
Thank you! This video was helpful i got a little upset when the blades weren't functioning properly got my stihl blades working in no time.
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It worked like a charm!!!!
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That was the solution, thank you very much 👍
Glad it helped
Hey Steve and April! Besides the requested video on sharpening hedge trimmer blades (and OH, there are SO MANY VIDEOS on CZcams by self consecrated EXPERTS), how about a comprehensive video on maintenance to the gear box, the guts of the machine, the do's and don'ts. Really enjoyed your recent in person videos with Donyboy and Chickanic. Problem is she probably hasn't been introduced to Canadian beer! Norm, Toronto. 🍁🍺🍺 and one for April 🍾!
Agreed I’d like to see a strip down of this hedge trimmer attachment 👌🏻
Good man - that worked like a charm 👍
Thank You...
Thanks Steve
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If you use them heavy, look at the case for the gearing mechanism, you may see bluing. That part overheats like crazy with those things depending on use, always keep them lubricated.
I always use a little PB Blaster before & after each use, works good.
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Great tip Steve. How about a video on sharpening hedge trimmer blades? Thanks.
Great idea! Thank You...
Thank you for this!!!
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you are the greatest!!
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I use GT85 before & after (and sometimes during) use, as I find that WD40 solidifies sap, making movement a bit jerky.
Congrats for your Saloon!
is there a way to sharpen a hedge trimmer?
That’s a great idea Steve O! And I would think this is wiser than a hammer 😂. Also digging that new beer your drinking 😆. Cheers 🍻 and Steve Out!
Fluid Film before and after use works very well.
Cool!
Excellent first I wash them with window cleaner then fluid film Fluid film is great stuff better than DW40
awesome!
Thanks! You got me going again in country Victoria, Australia. Those little popping sounds were like a champagne celebration.
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Hello Steve. Have a self propelled Troy Built TB 280. Muffler fell off. Must have rattled loose on my brother. But behind the muffler is a heat shield and another piece that bolts in with muffler bolts. The other part has a rod of some sort that goes up into the lawn mower. Does that rod hook up to something above the muffler under the to cover? If you know what I am even saying can you do a video on that un named part. Don't know what it's called.
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I had hedge an electric hedge clipper (120V) with the blades really gummed up. I used oven cleaner to clean it up. Rinse with the garden hose, air dry and oil.
Just be careful to keep the cleaner off the motor. After that I use 3-in-one oil to lube each blade and shaft. Works well and stays clean.
Another great idea there young man 👍😎 (Steve,,)
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Just clean the blade after each use. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Thanks for the vid, Cheers 👍👍
I spray with chain and cable spray before and after each use. Same thing with my chainsaw. Never had a problem
Hello, Steve out. Do you have any video showing how to replace a clutch on fs 90r sthil weedeater
Steve, G-day eh,
Maybe April can help me out.
My Stihl backpack br550 is blowing carbon all over the back of it. I'm pretty sure that I seen you do a video on the solution. Would you refresh my memory. I can't find the video. Thank you.
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I used motorcycle chain cleaner. Fixed problem!
Hi Steve, just thought to ask this question, I have a Stihl HL95 hedge trimmer which for some reason the pinion gear that has the 2 bearings in the middle of the shaft with a drive gear at either end, which drives the cam gear for the Blades is actually working its way out of the casing, so hence the smaller drive gear isn't engaging on the cam, have you ever come across this issue before and if so how can I fix this?
I bought a used one of these(RYOBI) and it had this issue(must be i guess) i thought the motor was bogging down/seizing but i put the attachment on another motor unit and it still did it, SLOWS down to a stall, i am yet to get to it but the spray i was using didn't clear it for long i think it's going to need the blades removed, scraped and cleaned then reassemble. there was no other videos covering the issue when i initially checked.
Are you able to do a video on sharpening hedge trimmer blades with an angle grinder?
Thanks….and for the link
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I've seen that happen with rust between the blades. After cutting a wet hedge in the rain, then not spraying the blades down with WD40 afterwards.
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Yup! They're all gummed up. I spray different lubes on the blades to free them up. Thanks, Steve!
Right on
what was that screwdriver you used?
I do not have hedges or a hedge trimmer but thanks for the video. I do have a question for you. I have been going around and circles over buying premix gas. Another youtuber you know has done videos on a premix that they do not recommend, due to it sometimes having a bad mix ratio. I got two quarts of Husqvarna premix with my third Husqvarna saw I bought last fall. I used that fuel up and about had a heart attack when I saw the cost is 29.99a quart. Do you have a premix go to or do you mix your own ? Your friend John from Michigan, the troll under the bridge
When really bad I have used brake cleaner, or WD-40. Now when I get done with the trimmer I spray WD-40 before I put it away. 👍🙏✝️♥️🇺🇲🤗
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What can I do about when I start my stihl hedge trimmer it automatically starts moving the blades without me accelerating? Unless I turn it off that’s the only way they stop.
I have an echo where only one blade is moving for some reason. Not cutting because of this. Any ideas on what it could be. I believe it’s an hc152
So question, I’ve already checked if the blade was stuck to itself. Even backed off all the screws to make sure. But my blades still won’t move? Does that mean my gear case is bad then?
Thanks man didn't think of that probably would cost me hundred dollars for that
Glad I could help
Maintenance again is the key factor.
Any more, I just spray the blades with WD-40 and set it off to the side until I get to it. When I fire them up, they work fine. WD-40 seems to solvate Juniper pitch really well. I also tell the customers to do the same. A bit of WD soak never hurts anyways, and keeps the rust away.
That’s happened to ma many times. I now use the spray and never had a problem
Right on
Good Canadian beer 😎
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or equal parts transmission fluid and acetone ( nail polish remover )
I just took my trimmer apart to sharpen the blades (yea, I hadn't realized you could sharpen them without taking them apart) but when I tried to put them back together I wasn't sure where the washers went. I foolishly took it apart without checking to see how it was put together in the first place and now I'm confused about how the blades work. Do they simply slide back and forth even when the screws are tightened down? Do the washers go under the screw heads or under the nuts? Washers generally go under nuts but since I wasn't paying attention, I'm a little befuddled. It doesn't seem logical that the washers would go between the blades but I'm concerned that the blades might jam up if I put it back together incorrectly. Any help?
Wd40 works to but I use a silicon spray
I always used Terpentine
Great video😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 1:40
Question? Have you heard about the guy who got kicked out of Ikea? He asked the lady "How much for one-night stand". 🤣🤣🤣 Did you get it? -Bedroom furniture jokes I know, I'll go sit in the corner for 15 min 🤣🤣🤣
I understand a little diesel fuel also works to dissolve the pitch.
I have an ECHO and I spray mine down with WD-40 and run it for 15 seconds or so when I'm done with it for the day. Never had a problem. BTW, if you don't have several cans of WD-40 sitting around, you shouldn't be watching this channel.
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Yep, if you happen to pass the WD or a pack of Zip Ties in the store you might as well grab it because yours will be empty or you can't find it.
Same strategy for me. The WD40 is an excellent solvent and dissolves any material that could cause sticking. I put that s*** on everything.
I have no complaints with it for many purposes, I know it will remove grease from hands , likely tree sap as well . But if anything is going to sit for some time it's best to coat it with something else. Engine oil is one of the best . WD-40 will cause rust and has very little lubrication value
I buy WD40 by the gallon and keep it in a WD40 sprayer. I keep it nearby and hit the blades while I am trimming. It reduces the buildup of sap/pitch. And as already stated I spray the blades down and run the trimmer before storing it. Never had an issue!
I've used spray/ vegetable oil starting up for lubrication, never thought to use it when storing away. 😊
Right on
Always stop the hedge-cutter with the blades apart, then put the sheath back on.... Never had mine stick doing the aforementioned.
Eh up our Steve, sometimes the gear head can move down the drive shaft disengaging the drive spindle or, a small twig/off cut is jammed solid between the blades.
Beer first Steve, work later. Lol!
5w30 works better than anything off the shelf for this problem.
I use brake cleaner spray on pretty much everything. Would use it here then lube w light oil, WD40 or similar. BTW, BUY THE CHEAPEST brake cleaner spray you can find. Walmart brand is what I’m talking about.
I spray mine with dry silicone before each use
Try that AFTER each use....
One sip job. 😜
If it's super stuck leave it in your used oil pale over night. Same is true for chains, they'll free right up
I've had it where a tiny slip of wood has wedged between them too
I wish I had watched this video before I threw away my electric hedge trimmers. Someone dug them out of the trash where I live at and they oiled them and they work perfectly fine.
I use the expensive Stihl blade cleaner on mine
Could you not use WD40 to clean and lube ?
DW40 sucks use Fluid film much greater product and is not made from petroleum
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Sir I’m going to have to respectfully disagree the FIRST thing to do it is down that blue beer off your side then second step is try to fix it
Fair enough! Thank You...
WD 40 after each use works wonders
What are you drinking here? Is that Canadian beer?
Yes. Kokanee
Kokanee beer
I just use rust check lubricant. I have Never had any problems.
WD 40 dissolves sap
I will test that! Thank You...
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If you ever get spruce sap on your hands put wd40 on it and it wipes right off .wash hands after of course lol . Same for oil base paints.
I got an echo out of the local dumpster late last year that the previous owner had tried to repair. He had taken parts off (carb, plug, fuel tank) and then tossed it all in the trash. I bought a Chinese carb, plug and fuel tank and the missing screws. Only to find the cutter bar wouldn't move. It was like you said, glued together with the sap/pitch from use. Used acetone to remove the goo and PB blaster to lube the blade then greased the gear box. Runs like a new one at less than $50 US for parts, better than buying the direct replacement at $400+. 😊
Just oil blades after use
Pour a little beer on it. Not too much! That becomes alcohol abuse. Just a sip or so.😂 Cheers! 🍻 Appreciate your channel. Have a great weekend! 👍👍👌