How do you sharpen the hedge trimmer. It is the homelite handy hedge 2.7 17 inch blade

Blade is an obsolete part. Time for a new one or sharpen the old blade.

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/black-and-decker-tr1700-hedge-trimmer-parts-c-4167_9523_9566.html

https://www.partswarehouse.com/Black-Decker-TR1700-17-Inch-Hedge-Trimmer-Type-1-s/156989.htm

https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/4jnaoyqiey-001228/black-decker-tr1700-type-1-hedge-trimmer-parts

https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/part/black-decker/68004903

https://www.google.com/search?q=Black+and+Decker+Hedge+Trimmer+TR-1700+replacement+blade

Not available by part number either.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Black+and+Decker+603759-01

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You should be able to sharpen your hedge trimmer blades. There is a good video on how to sharpen hedge trimmer blades on youtube by ereplacementparts. He explains how to do it with a file or a grinder.

A model number would be necessary. Look for a label with a model RYxxxxx.
You can see an illustrated parts listing by going to www.homelite.com. Click on the parts tab. It will send you to their parts vendor's website. Then type in your model number and you can see the parts breakdown. If your blades are rivited together, just buy a new set of blades. If your blades are bolted together, then it is possible to sharpen them.
I would still recommend to know how much new blades are. In my area, there are only 2 repair shops that sharpen hedgers, and they both charge more than $50 to do this.
Good luck!

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!

My trick is to make sure that I always lube the blades after each session with a 3/4 engine oil + 1/4 kerosene mix - making sure that every tooth gets a drops or 2, then run it for a seconds to spread the oil & leave the blades overlapping. Doing this allows the blades to self sharpen I've found. 2 stroke oil , unmixed is about the perfect viscosity aswell.

Hey i found this for you i might help. Click on the link at the bottom!!


How to Sharpen a Black and Decker Hedge Hog Maintaining the sharpness of electric timmers can made landscape trimming easier with beautiful results. Electric hedge trimmers make trimming hedges and bushes easier and quicker than using manual hand-powered trimmers. Electric trimmers, the most popular type in the U.S., cost less and require less maintenance than gasoline-powered models. Electric trimmers are used most often by homeowners with the Black and Decker Hedge Hog series being very popular. While they are not premium products, electric trimmers like the Black and Decker Hedge Hog trimmer can keep trimming reliably for years with proper maintenance, including sharpening the blade's teeth.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy Instructions Things You'll Need

• Work table
• Two medium size clamps
• Dremel tool or similar hand-held multi-purpose tool
• Grinding wheel attachment for hand-held tool.
• Dremel 971 (or similar) aluminum oxide grinding sharpening stone with a tip small enough to cover the flat facet of a Hedge Hog blade tooth

1. • 1 Unplug the electric trimmer before trying to sharpen the teeth.
     
   • 2 Clamp the electric trimmer to the work table using two clamps if necessary so the Hedge Hog is firmly held down with the blade teeth accessible over the edge of the work table.
     
   • 3 Insert and secure grinding tip in hand-held multi-purpose tool.
     
   • 4 Maneuver the grinding tip so it is perpendicular to the facet of the Hedge Hog tooth.
     
   • 5 Sharpen teeth in one direction, being careful to try and maintain the same cutting edge angle on the sharpened tooth of no less than 35 degrees.
     
   • 6 Make same number of grinding passes/grind the same length of time a few seconds on each tooth.
     

Tips & Warnings

• This task should take about 15 minutes.
  
• Keep a light touch; too much force can break the grinding surface.
  
• For best results, insert the sharpening bit slightly less than all the way into the tool.
  

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Hi
try to spray oil the blades
if not helping
take the machine to be seviced you might need to sharpen the blades.

WITH A FILE FRONT REAR ON BOTH SIDES.
POSITION BLADE BY ROTATING MOTOR FAN.

I use a dremel with a sharpening stone, if u don't have one you can also use a power drill with a small sanding disk (1 inch) and course sand paper (30 or 40 grit). or you can use a bastard file. its too tight to use any kind of angle guide so just take your time and do it by eye. it shouldn't take much to get them sharp enough to do the job, over-sharpening is unnecessary and dangerous, and will make the blades dull faster. sharpen all the free blades, top and bottom, then start the trimmers to advance the blades to free up the sides you couldn't get. i use a light penetrating oil to clean the blades first, then lithium grease spray to lubricate.

I use a dremel with a sharpening stone, if u don't have one you can also use a power drill with a small sanding disk (1 inch) and course sand paper (30 or 40 grit). or you can use a bastard file. its too tight to use any kind of angle guide so just take your time and do it by eye. it shouldn't take much to get them sharp enough to do the job, over-sharpening is unnecessary and dangerous, and will make the blades dull faster. sharpen all the free blades, top and bottom, then start the trimmers to advance the blades to free up the sides you couldn't get. i use a light penetrating oil to clean the blades first, then lithium grease spray to lubricate.