What’s the best lubricant to use on hedge/shrubbery trimmer blades? I’ve heard of people using WD40 but that doesn’t seem to be much lubrication for that kind of metal to metal contact.
What lubricant for hedge trimmer blades?
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Last time I lubed my Hedge Clipper with WD-40, it came off on the Shrubs and killed some leaved.
Next time I may try some type of Dry Lubricant.
But in all honesty, I usually don't lube them.
Next time I may try some type of Dry Lubricant.
But in all honesty, I usually don't lube them.
I usually have one of these SPRAY lubricants on the shelf and frequently will lubricate my clipper prior to using. I never use WD-40 for lubicating since it is not an actual lubricant IMHO.
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On electric trimmers, I use motor oil, whatever is leftover from the snowblower. I oil the bar good, run it for 15 seconds, then lay it on its side and let the excess run/drip off for a while. Then wipe it down quickly with a rag and go.
For years I used any random 5W-30 in an old school, metal pump style oil can, then decided that was too much of a pain to hit every tooth, nook, and crannies individually, so now 0W-20 in a trigger pump style sprayer bottle. It is important to do as mrsilv04 wrote, to spray excess, run it a moment, let excess drip off and wipe it. That will not only lube but also work some grime out.
I never noticed any significant problem with leaves not liking the motor oil but you could use mineral oil if you wanted to.
WD-40 or gasoline would be better to flush it all out at end of season before lubing it again for storage, unless it's due to have the blade assembly taken apart (if that's also how you sharpen instead of put together, can depend on tooth density which is easier) and cleaned while apart, unless it's one of those electric disposables where the blades are riveted together.
I never noticed any significant problem with leaves not liking the motor oil but you could use mineral oil if you wanted to.
WD-40 or gasoline would be better to flush it all out at end of season before lubing it again for storage, unless it's due to have the blade assembly taken apart (if that's also how you sharpen instead of put together, can depend on tooth density which is easier) and cleaned while apart, unless it's one of those electric disposables where the blades are riveted together.
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Remember....WD 40...The WD stands for Water Displacement. That is its original purpose and we in the real world have found all types of uses for it. But the real purpose is always water displacement.
Lately I've been using the WD40, mainly because I bought the gallon can and keep some in a spray bottle. I just spray the bar every 15 to 30 minutes when using it. A good thing is that it does a great job of keeping the bar clean. I just have a low end Weedeater hedge trimmer, but it has served me well.
recommended by little wonder -the worlds finest electric hedge trimmer -is 50-50 motor oil and kerosene. and who gives a dam if the leaves get harmed. let the owner trim the hedge himself .
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When I bought my Stihl trimmer years ago, the salesman recommended PAM vegetable spray.
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Any recycled used motor oil.
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Canola oil...
I use it in my chain saw and paper shredder too...
I use it in my chain saw and paper shredder too...
Rem Oil, or Liquid Wrench.
Another vote for Fluid Film.
I use any random motor oil that I have laying around the garage. I put it in a trigger type oiling can.
Doesn’t matter if it’s 20/50, 5/30, 10/30 or 15/50.
I keep the oiling can filled up with leftover new oil from oil changes.
I also use the same oil in the oil reservoir of my chainsaw.
Doesn’t matter if it’s 20/50, 5/30, 10/30 or 15/50.
I keep the oiling can filled up with leftover new oil from oil changes.
I also use the same oil in the oil reservoir of my chainsaw.
