Twhen the trimmer is started the blade does not move. how do i get it move?

If your trimmer has been sitting up the blades may not be lubricated well enough. While it is off try using a screwdriver and Hammer to move one of the blades, then try again. If it behind to start moving, lubricated well while running. That worked for me on mine.

If the engine starts 'fine" then it has not seized.

Many, if not most, hedge trimmers are , for safety, equipped with a "CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH" between the engine and the blade to prevent blade operation unless the engine is at full RPM.

IF your machine is so equipped, it's possible that the clutch is worn and slipping so badly that the blade can't move.

The issues here are either the gears in the hedge trimmer or the clutch is worn. These gearboxes can be a little tricky to repair, clutch replacement requires disassembly of the gear box.

Without direct exposure to this model, check the parts catalog, there is more than likely some type of coupler between the engine and blade assembly. Usually they are added for exactly this situation. Worse case senerio, the gearbox for the blades is "toast".

soak blades in gas for a while then soak in oil and then try to force the blades to move a little and then try to start again, You will have to break away the rust and stuff that's holding them together, that's where the gas comes in and the oil next for lubrication.

Had the same problem: when I turn on the trimmer, the motor would hum but the blades won't move.
What I did:
1. Sprayed a ton of wd40 between the blades
2. Took a screwdriver and kinda wedged it between the blades to get them unstuck. Also removed some guck between the blades.
And it worked!

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It is pretty common for the trimmer to get jammed up with hair particles and skin oils which can prevent the blade from moving.

Try running the blades of the trimmer in a shallow dish of rubbing alcohol. Then clean the blades vigorously with an old toothbrush or similar. If the blades still does not move try using the tip of a small flat screwdriver or similar object to push and advance the moveable blade. Repeat running in alcohol and brush clean

If this doesnt work, you will probably need a new trimmer

Take the battery off. Now see if you can move the blade. Sometimes the blade can get to a point where it acts as though it will not run. If the blade has moved, reinstall the battery and see if it goes. I had you remove the battery for safety...Lee

spray liberally with wd40, let side and hour spray rag with wd40 and clean blades and look for any bent teeth in blade that maybe binding them as u clean use pliers and screwdriver to move if any found, it is likely that wither sap dried or rust formed and is creating too much friction for blades to move wd40 will help free up blades