How To Repair Your Hedge Trimmer

Check the grommet, fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel filter, and primer bulb if your hedge trimmer is leaking gas. Our repair and troubleshooting guide can help you find the appropriate part to replace. This is a general guide for your repair; for more detailed information on your model, refer to the owner's manual.

If your hedge trimmer does not start, check the following parts: the fuel lines, spark plug, switch, carb, fuel filter, and ignition module. Our repair and symptom guide can help you fix this problem and better identify what is causing it. If you need specific repair instructions related to your model, refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer.

If your hedge trimmer blade is not cutting properly, check the gears, guard, and blades. Follow our repair guide to help you identify what part is causing this common symptom. This is a general guide for your repair; for more detailed information on your model, refer to the owner's manual.

If the blades on your hedge trimmer do not spin and turn, refer to our repair guide to help you identify your problem and the best way to fix it. Some parts you might need to replace are the gear case, clutch, blades, and gears. Check the manual related to your model for more specific repair instructions. Our instructions are a general guide.

If your hedge trimmer is difficult to start, check the following parts: the primer bulb, fuel vent, fuel lines, fuel filter, gasket, and air filter. Our repair and symptom guide can help you identify your problem and the best way to fix it. If you need specific repair instructions related to your model, refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer.

If your hedge trimmer engine has reduced power, check the air filter, gasket, carburetor, and spark plug. Our repair and troubleshooting guide can help you better understand the problem with your engine and how to fix it. Our repair information is a general guide to help you, but for more specific repair information related to your model, check your owner's manual.

If your hedge trimmer engine idles, but stops at full throttle, you will need to check the following parts: the fuel lines, gasket, carb kit, carburetor, and spark plug. This is a relatively common symptom and our repair guide can help you fix it. Note: this is a general repair guide. Check the manual provided by your owner for more specific repair information related to your model.

If the rope on your hedge trimmer does not recoil, you will need to check the following parts: the springs, pulley, rope, and starter spring. Refer to the symptom and repair guide to help you identify what part is causing this problem. Check the manual related to your model for more specific repair instructions. Our instructions are a general guide.

Check the bearings, cover, crankshaft, handles, and housing if your hedge trimmer excessively vibrates. Our repair and symptom guide will help you fix this relatively common symptom. Note: this is a general repair guide. Check the manual provided by your owner for more specific repair information related to your model.

Purchasing a new carburetor kit for your trimmer will allow you to easily tear down and rebuild your carburetor. We have decided to outline carburetor kits here due to the carburetor symptom above, not because it is a “replacement part” per se. A carburetor kit is a great way to restore your carburetor to new condition, which can prevent any further problems and keep your engine running smoothly. For more information on how to inspect and clean your carburetor, please look under the “Carburetor” heading on this page, and follow its directions.