Sharpening lawnmower blades saves time and money, unless the
technique is incorrect – that costs money.
** Always use proper safety equipment and goggles,
hearing, gloves. **
1.
Set the blade grinder to the correct angle. For
Oregon replacement blades, use 30 degrees. OEM blades, consult your owner’s
manual.
2.
For a right hand cut, set the motor to forward
(counter clock wise) to draw the blade into the stone. This will throw sparks
out to the right, away from the user.
3.
Your first pass
should be to square up the blade. This will remove any Knicks or chips in
the blade. Once you have set your edge then draw the blade across the
stone until you have ground away the metal to meet the bottom edge. Flip
the blade and repeat using the same number of passes. Do not attempt to get a
razor sharp edge, a .030 - .060 is ideal.
4.
Balance your blade –
it is a simple step, but very important when sharpening your blades. A simple
screw on the side of your work bench or even a fancy blade balancer will do the
trick. Balancing your blade can save you from having to replace your deck spindles
prematurely.
A blade grinder
is a great addition to any landscape company. By properly learning how to
sharpen your own blades you can get a longer blade life, better cut and save
money and time while doing it!
For more information on Oregon belt and blade grinders,
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