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Originally Posted by xkxlxm
Hedge trimmer advice needed: a few months ago I repaired an Ozito hedge trimmer. It had been working intermittently; one of the lead-in wires inside the body had broken and I shortened both wires and that got it working. I cut the hedge without a problem. (Citroenbender's advice on the possible fault was spot-on).
Yesterday I decided to cut the hedge again. Used the Ozito for maybe 5 minutes (not constant) and then it stopped; I could hear a buzzing noise and then saw some smoke. I guess it decided to live up to the tag "Not intended for trade or high frequency use". (Hadn't done any trade use and probably hadn't done a lot of work in the previous owner's hands.) I haven't opened it up but I guess it's stuffed.
I have a Black & Decker GT250. It could be 30 years old. Still works but doesn't cut well. Is it worth cleaning the blades (by scraping them)? If I undo the 6 bolts holding the blade/s together will the blade/s pull out of the body so that I can clean them more easily or will I also have to open the plastic body to get the blades out?
Will blades need sharpening as well as cleaning? Can they be sharpened?
Thanks for any suggestions..............
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Yes they can be sharpened, takes a bit of time but is worthwhile doing.
https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-sha...rimmer-blades/