| Lawnmower blades are the most important part | | | | spark plug. A battery operated lawnmower just |
| of the lawnmower. Sharpening them regularly can | | | | needs the batteries removed. If you skip this |
| enable them to do their job quickly and efficiently. | | | | step, you can cause serious injuries to yourself or |
| In this article, you will learn how to sharpen your | | | | death. |
| lawnmower blades safely and quickly. | | | | 2. A spanner can help you to remove the blades. |
| Lawnmower Blades Details | | | | Ensure that the spanner does not slip or you may |
| Two different types of steel are used in creating | | | | cut yourself. |
| lawnmower blades. One kind of steel is called mild | | | | 3. When removing the blades from the |
| or carbon steel and the other is known as tool | | | | lawnmower, you may want to number them so |
| steel. Tool steel lawnmower blades stay sharp for | | | | that you can replace them exactly as they were. |
| a much longer period of time than the other steel | | | | The balancing weights need to stay attached to |
| and they do not need to be sharpened as | | | | the blades or you may find that refitting the |
| frequently. This blade is quite expensive and it | | | | blades will be made much more difficult. |
| must be professionally sharpened. Carbon or mild | | | | 4. Place the individual blade in a vice so that you |
| steel blades are inexpensive and are easier to | | | | can work on it more easily. |
| keep sharpened. It is essential to keep | | | | 5. Use a file or grinder to sharpen the blade. |
| lawnmower blades sharp or the glass blades will | | | | Sharpen the blade by following the contour of the |
| tear, rather than being neatly cut. This both looks | | | | blade. Check to make sure that they are as sharp |
| ugly and causes the grass to grow abnormally, | | | | as you need, but be careful with your fingers. |
| because the grass cannot retain moisture. | | | | 6. Replace the blade on the lawnmower including |
| DIY Lawnmower Blade Sharpening | | | | the balancing weight, if any. |
| In most cases, sharpening your lawnmower | | | | 7. You can sharpen the blades with them still in |
| blades yourself very simply and easily. It will not | | | | position in the lawnmower if you choose. You only |
| take very long either. By following the directions | | | | have to use a flexible shaft angle grinder. You can |
| below, you will be able to sharpen the blades of | | | | save yourself time and energy if you have one |
| your particular lawnmower. All you need to do is | | | | of these grinders in your workshop. |
| consult your operation manual for directions to | | | | 8. Use a blade balancer to make sure that the |
| remove your lawnmower's blades. | | | | blades are balanced. If the blades are not |
| 1.The power source needs to be removed from | | | | balanced, then the lawnmower may vibrate. |
| the lawnmower. If your lawnmower is electric, | | | | Take proper care of your lawnmower blades to |
| then you simply pull out the wall cord. If it is | | | | help make the process of caring for your lawn |
| gasoline powered, then you need to remove the | | | | easier and simpler. |