How to Winterize Power Tools and Machines
Seasonal power tools and machines work hard while the sun is shining and the grass is green, so they deserve (and need) some extra TLC when it’s time to store them for the winter.
We get a lot of questions about our guidelines for seasonal tool and machine storage, and this article is here to spell [...]
How to Diagnose Pressure Washers
Pressure washers are extremely useful when they’re needed, as most most owners of pressure washers know, but the sensitivity of their systems also makes them prone to setbacks.
Owners of pressure washers often report symptoms that are difficult to diagnose, like low pressure, high pressure, no pressure, surging pressure, and pump issues. Pressure washer symptoms [...]
Lawn and Garden Machines and Power Tools
Taking care of lawns, yards, trees, and gardens is a big job, so it takes the help of many power tools and machines to make quality landscaping possible.
This article gives a short description of each major type of lawn and garden machine, along with lists of available types and features. Each description below is [...]
How to Remove a Trimmer Clutch
Here at eReplacementParts.com, one of the most common questions we receive about lawn trimmers is how to remove the trimmer clutch.
Trimmer clutches need to be removed when replacing the clutch drum, replacing other clutch parts, and when the trimmer starter needs to be accessed for repairs, service, or replacement. Removing the clutch drum is a [...]
Soldering 101 for Tool Repair
Soldering is a fundamental skill for all kinds of professionals, hobbyists, and repairmen, including tool repairmen. Soldering spans a wide range of applications, from tiny circuit board work to the joining of plumbing, and there is a spectrum of soldering products and materials out there to meet those needs.
Although an essential skill, the soldering [...]
Chainsaw Kickback and Safety Guidelines
Understanding and following safety guidelines is important for any machine or power tool, but because of the risk of kickback and other dangers involved in chainsaw operation, following safety procedures for chainsaws is especially important.
No one has to be a horror movie buff to have a healthy respect for the kinds of injuries caused [...]
Chainsaw Chain Measurements, Sizes, and Types
Chainsaw chains are available in almost limitless combinations of sizes, types, and features. This is because chainsaws themselves also vary greatly in size and application.
When it’s time to replace a chain, it is especially important to have all the right information regarding the chainsaw and its chain size. Matching the right chain to a [...]
Power Switch Repair 101
If a bad power switch is making a tool or machine act up, replacing the old switch with a new one is usually the right fix. For more information on making sure a power switch problem is correctly diagnosed, please take a look at our Troubleshooting Guide.
This article is a 101 level repair [...]
Line Trimmers 101
Each major category of machine or power tool warrants some helpful information about its purchase and operation. The same goes for line trimmers.
Line trimmers commonly go by other names like garden trimmers, string trimmers, and grass trimmers, and, like other power tools, it‘s best to keep the tool‘s workload in mind when deciding between one [...]
Electric Power Tool Parts 101
Each power tool receives electrical energy from an outlet or battery. This electricity is converted by a tool’s electric motor into physical energy. The physical energy created by the motor is then applied to the tool’s work.
Actually, what makes most electric power tools “different“ from one another depends on how the physical energy is used, [...]