subject: Guidelines On Electric Lawn Mower Repair [print this page] Electric lawn mowers just like any other mowers need regular servicing and repair. Electric mowers are more delicate hence; they need intensive care for them to give you better service. In order to know how to handle your electric mower, you must take the time to read and understand the manual. Whenever you buy a mower, ensure that you enquire on the common problems and find out how to conduct a basic electric lawn mower repair. It is not cost effective to keep taking the mower to a repairer every time its faulty, basic do-it-yourself skills will save you a lot of time and money.
The best way repair you can give your electric mower is handling it with care and giving it proper maintenance. You must ensure that the blades are sharp. What most people do not know is that blunt blades strain the mortar and in turn damage the engine. Sharp blades can cut smoothly without putting a strain on any part. It also saves you time and energy since it takes a shorter period of time to mow the lawn. Sharpening your mower is easy, but first you must ensure that you unplug it and turn it off.
Start by scraping out any grass and dirt then proceed to remove the blades. In case you find it hard to remove them, you can immobilize them using a plunk of wood and this will help loosen the bolt making it easier to remove the blades. Blades are sharpened using a metal file or you can buy a power grinder. Sharpening blades can cause injuries so if are not comfortable sharpening them it is better to have them done by a professional. Once the blades are sharp, ensure that you put them back in place firmly.
Electric blades tend to clog up and this is a common complaint among many users. This happens when one is mowing very thick grass or a wet lawn. It is not advisable to mow wet grass and clippings get stuck and damage the mower, chances of accidents are also higher since you can easily slip. When handling long grass, ensure that you adjust the mower to a reasonable height. Do not use too much force, mow the lawn gently, and if the blades start clogging up, clear the grass and chippings on it before proceeding. Electric lawn mower repair is not very technical and you can handle the minor repairs on your own.
