If your pruners have rusted, soak them overnight in white vinegar to dissolve the rust. Dirt and rust can be removed with a wire brush. Between Pruning sessions, it’s a good idea to loosen nuts or disassemble the pruners.
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Can you use WD-40 on garden shears?
It is important to lubricate garden tools to keep them safe from environmental factors that can cause their wear and tear. The best product to lubricate a garden tool is a vegetable-based lubricant, such as vegetable oil or vegetable glycerin. Vegetable oil is the best choice because it is non-toxic, odorless, and does not leave a greasy residue on the tool.
Garden tools should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and direct heat. They should never be left in the sun for extended periods of time or exposed to temperatures above 100°F (38°C). If you are using a tool in your garden, be sure to clean it regularly to prevent rust.
How do you lubricate garden shears?
After a day of using your pruners, wipe down the blades with a cotton face pad soaked in hydrogen peroxide or alcohol. Next, drip a little bit of vegetable oil onto some steel wool and buff the blades with it. It will lubricate the blades and prevent them from sticking to each other.
Are Fiskars pruners any good?
Fiskars Pruners are well-made, well-priced pruning shears designed for home gardeners doing light pruning around the yard. Fiskars makes a variety of models of pruning shears with synthetic handles and steel blades.
Does Fiskars have a lifetime warranty?
Fiskars products are warranted to the consumer purchaser to be free of defects in material and workmanship for as long as the product is in the possession of the original purchaser. This warranty does not cover damage caused by normal wear and tear, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, improper installation, or any other cause not covered by this warranty.
The lifetime warranty is valid for one (1) year from the date of purchase. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return it to us within thirty (30) days of receipt for a full refund, less shipping and handling charges. We reserve the right to refuse any return that is not in compliance with these terms and conditions.
How do you adjust lawn edging shears?
You can adjust the tension on most, although not all, edging shears by twisting the retaining bolt, also called the pivot bolt, that holds the blades together – clockwise to tighten, anti-clockwise to loosen. Some bolts can be turned with a screwdriver, while others require a spanner. If you don’t have a shear, you can use a pair of pliers to hold the blade in place while you tighten or loosen the bolts.
How do you straighten pruning shears?
The pivot nut should be loosened if the blade is slightly bent. To straighten the blades, put the tool into a vise, put on leather gloves to protect your hands, and flex it until it’s straight. Don’t over-extend hedge shears, they are not meant to be pruning tools.
