Cutting Edge Machinery has a vast array of Hedge Trimmers for every budget from Electric Hedge Trimmers, Petrol & Long Reach Hedge Trimmers. It’s important to keep your Hedge Trimmers well maintained, therefore we’ve put together below a few handy tips on keeping your hedge trimmers in tip-top condition.

Keep the blades sharp

Keeping the blades sharp on your hedge trimmer is imperative. If your blade starts to snag and, in some cases, even slice the areas you are trying to trim, you might probably need to get your blades sharpened. As an approved dealer for professional sharpening, we can sharpen a whole range of products. We specialise in grinding with a choice of grinding machines in our fully equipped workshop.

Ensure the blades are kept clean

Sap can build up on the blades, therefore it’s crucial to keep the blades clean, otherwise, your hedge trimmer won’t work to its full capacity. Cleaning the blade outside and ensuring the trimmer isn’t connected to any electricity mains, use a sponge or old rag and ideally use turpentine and wipe the blades to remove sticky sap residue. There may be an approved cleaner for your product – contact the team for more guidance.

Best way to cut your hedge

In an up and down sweeping motion, cut the vertical sides of your hedge first. When trimming the top of a hedge, angle your blades slightly horizontally and use a horizontal motion to sweep cut the hedge.

At Cutting Edge Machinery we also provide service & repairs, and after-sales support in Redditch, Solihull & Bromsgrove for all of our products. With over 20 years’ experience, our engineers are industry trained and able to find fault in any product, service repair all types of grass and garden machinery.

Get in touch with the Cutting Edge Machinery team today by 01527 68295 or emailing info@cuttingedge-machinery.co.uk or pop into our showroom based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.