22 inch black and decker hedge trimmer replacement blades

Q: Can Black and Decker hedge trimmer blades be sharpened?

Although it doesnt require regular sharpening, you can do so if the trimmer blade becomes nicked from hitting hard surfaces or dulls from extensive use. The Black & Decker website recommends using a sharpening stone or fine-toothed round file to sharpen the blade on your trimmer.

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Can Black and Decker hedge trimmer blades be sharpened?
Do you replace or sharpen hedge trimmer blades?
How are hedge trimmer blades measured?

User-friendly and powerful, Black & Decker hedge trimmers are an easy way to maintain and shape your hedges, shrubs and bushes. Each hedge trimmer is manufactured from heavy-duty materials that are engineered to withstand the test of time and regular use. The trimmers are available in corded and battery-operated models, so you don't have to sacrifice power or mobility. When your hedge trimmer isn't working as it should, find the Black and Decker hedge trimmer parts you need to fix the problem at Sears PartsDirect.

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Black & Decker TR016 TYPE 2 hedge trimmer

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Remove the five 1.4mm Philips #2 screws from the bottom using the Philips screwdriver
Remove the metal cover strip and the blade from the machine
When you remove the blade, the gears beneath can fall out. Take care not to loose any of the gears. If the gears do fall out, they can be put back easily again (see image 3).

Loosen the nuts using the wrench
You might need another tool (such as pliers or a wrench) and/or person to help you to prevent the bolt turning as you rotate the nut.
Remove the upper strip to access the middle blade.
Remove the middle blade.

Lubricate the new blade and place it upon the other blade.
Take care to align the blade the correct way, with the sharp edge facing the other blade (see picture 2).

When reassembling the blades again, take care to place the spacers in the designated slots in the blade to provide smooth operation of the blades.

Can Black and Decker hedge trimmer blades be sharpened?

Although it doesn't require regular sharpening, you can do so if the trimmer blade becomes nicked from hitting hard surfaces or dulls from extensive use. The Black & Decker website recommends using a sharpening stone or fine-toothed round file to sharpen the blade on your trimmer.

Do you replace or sharpen hedge trimmer blades?

As such, we recommend sharpening after every 50 hours of use or so, to ensure consistent cutting performance and to enable you to enjoy your hedge trimmer for a long time to come. You can also find all the important information you need about sharpening your hedge trimmer in the operating instructions.

How are hedge trimmer blades measured?

Hedge Trimmer blade length is a measurement from the point where the metal blade exits the plastic housing of the trimmer to the tip of the blade. The blade length is a measure of the reach of the unit and not of the cutting area.