How To Fix A Hedge Trimmer That Is Jammed

The likelihood of your hedge trimmer becoming jammed is actually very high, especially if you are trying to force the machine to perform a job that is too much for it to handle. It does not matter whether you are using a petrol or an electric powered trimmer -- if you are using it incorrectly, the blades become obscured or you have let them grow dull, your machine can easily jam up. If this happens to you during your garden maintenance, however, you will be pleased to know that there is a way to rectify the problem.

To prevent your hedge trimmer from accidentally turning on whilst you are trying to unjam it, you will need to remove its power source. For a petrol powered model, remove the spark plug; for an electric powered one, unplug it or remove the battery. Then, you can carefully examine the blades to determine how they became jammed. If there is any branches or leaves stuck in the blades, snap them off or use a pair of pruning shears to cut them away.

If there is a large amount of debris caught between the blade's teeth, you will need to lay the trimmer on a flat surface. You should be able to push an old piece of dowel through the teeth to dislodge any wood or leaves that have managed to jam themselves in. Make sure that you wear thick gloves, as the teeth will be very sharp and may cut you.

Sometimes, damaged blades can cause a hedge trimmer to become constantly jammed. Check whether the blades are cracked or whether the teeth have been bent out of shape. If either of these problems is present, the blades will need to be replaced in order to stop them jamming. If you do not notice any damage, but feel that the teeth are fairly dull, you could also try sharpening them to see if this rectifies the problem.

Once you have successfully unjammed your hedge trimmers, you will want to prevent the same problem from arising again. You can do this by sharpening or replacing the blades regularly and washing them with soap and water after every use. If sap build-up is a problem for your trimmer, make sure that you remove it after every use by using a resin remover.

There are times, however, when your hedge trimmer will become stuck in a particularly stubborn patch of branches and leaves, no matter how well maintained the blades are. If this happens, avoid twisting the trimmer to try and pull it out, as this can cause the blades to crack and the teeth to bend. Instead, try using some pruning shears to cut the growth back and, applying only a little power at a time, try powering the trimmer out.

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