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mikefla1

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Location: Lakeland Fl
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Maintence on hedge trimmers
Original Message Apr 24, 2005 4:35 pm

Hey guys right now i have a cheap pair of weedeater clippers they are gas powered 22inch bar. What kind of oil should you put on the bar? Also what is the best way to sharpen these or can you? The reason I'm asking this is beacuse I think in the near future i'm going to be buying a new pair most likelyÂ the Echo SHC210 I was gonna post a picture of them but Echos page is down right now. I have picked up a few new yards with alot of hedge trimming so I really need to upgrade thanks Mike

Exmark 48inch & Bridges 36inch walkbehind, Scotts 21 inch walk behind mower,Husqvarna trimmer and blower, Echo PE200 edger,Weedeater & Stihl HL45C hedge trimmers,Echo CS440 chain saw and a Stihl HT101 power pruner, and a El Cheapo pressure washer.

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MountainMan

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Re: Maintence on hedge trimmers
Reply #8 Apr 26, 2005 7:28 pm

Sharpening, Take em to a shop.

But as far as Oil, use regular Pam, the cooking spray. it will keep sap from gumming up and sapping power. it works. Its all I use on my Stihl.

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TheKneebiter

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Re: Maintence on hedge trimmers
Reply #9 Apr 27, 2005 4:55 am

to sharpen them, just seperate the 2 blades and use a fine flat metal file and file at the same angle that is there. file in one direction from the base to the edge of the blade.

mikefla1

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Location: Lakeland Fl
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Re: Maintence on hedge trimmers
Reply #10 Apr 27, 2005 5:08 pm

Thanks guys I'll do that then I'll have a nice sharp backup pairÂ ,or 2 pairs for the big jobs. Â later Mike

robmints

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Re: Maintence on hedge trimmers
Reply #11 Apr 27, 2005 6:02 pm

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Marshall

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Re: Maintence on hedge trimmers
Reply #12 Apr 27, 2005 6:17 pm

Look nice to me. You know anyone with them Rob?

robmints

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Re: Maintence on hedge trimmers
Reply #13 Apr 28, 2005 3:53 am

No Marshall,

A local dealer just started carrying them. Line trimmer, backpack blower, and hedge trimmer. That's it. I was hope ing someone else knew.

mikefla1

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Location: Lakeland Fl
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Re: Maintence on hedge trimmers
Reply #14 Apr 28, 2005 12:19 pm

I wonder if they make any with the longer handle?? Maybe something like this?

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