Tearing leaves instead of cutting
Dull or nicked blades crush and shred the hedge, leaving brown, ragged edges a few days later.
Blade sharpening and adjustmentHedge trimmer repair and service
Hedge trimmer repair and sharp blades, done right.
If your trimmer tears leaves instead of cutting, stalls in thick branches or won't start at all, bring it in. We repair, tune and sharpen handheld and pole hedge trimmers of every make in our North Vancouver shop.
Walk-in repair clinic. No appointment needed, Monday to Saturday.
Common problems
Hedge trimmer problems we fix.
Hedge trimmers work hard in sap, dust and thick growth. Here is what we see most, and what usually fixes it.
Jams or stalls in branches
Blades that are dull, bent or gapped too wide catch on branches and bog the engine down.
Blade gap, alignment and sharpeningWon't start or starts and dies
Old fuel, a clogged fuel filter, cracked fuel lines, a dirty carburetor or a blocked air filter.
Fuel system and carburetor serviceEngine runs, blades don't move
Usually a worn clutch, a stripped gear or a gearbox that has run dry of grease.
Clutch and gearbox repairSticky, gummed-up blades
Sap and resin build up between the blades and slow everything down, especially on cedar and laurel.
Blade cleaning and lubricationPole trimmer head problems
Loose or stiff angle adjustment, worn drive shafts and gearbox noise on extended-reach and pole hedge trimmers.
Head, shaft and gearbox serviceHedge trimmer service
Sharp, aligned blades and an engine that starts.
A hedge trimmer service gets both halves of the machine working: the cutting blades and the small engine that drives them. A typical service covers:
- Blade sharpening
- Blade gap and alignment
- Sap and resin cleaning
- Gearbox grease
- Air filter cleaning or replacement
- Spark plug check
- Fuel filter and fuel lines
- Carburetor adjustment
- Recoil starter check
- Safety switch and throttle check
Types we repair
Every kind of hedge trimmer.
We repair all makes and models, including Tanaka, Maruyama, Hitachi, Echo, Shindaiwa and Toro.
Gas hedge trimmers
Single and double-sided handheld trimmers for homeowners and landscapers.
Pole hedge trimmers
Extended-reach and articulating head trimmers for tall hedges and cedars.
Commercial trimmers
Heavy-duty landscaping equipment that needs to be back on the job fast.
How it works
Walk in. No appointment needed.
- Bring your trimmer in Monday to Saturday during business hours.
- Our factory-trained technicians find the cause and explain it plainly.
- Parts and labour are guaranteed for 90 days.
- Any parts we remove can be returned to you.
Trimmer care tips
Make the blades last longer
- Clean sap off the blades after each use and oil them lightly.
- Avoid cutting branches thicker than the blades are rated for.
- Use fresh, correctly mixed 2-stroke fuel.
- Sharpen at least once a season, or as soon as it starts tearing.
How often should hedge trimmer blades be sharpened?
For most homeowners, once a season is a good rule. Sharpen sooner if the trimmer starts tearing leaves, crushing twigs, or jamming on branches it used to cut easily.
Do you repair pole hedge trimmers?
Yes. We service pole and extended-reach hedge trimmers, including the gearbox and the cutting head, as well as standard handheld models.
Why does my hedge trimmer start and then die?
It is usually a fuel problem: old gas, a clogged fuel filter, cracked fuel lines, or a dirty carburetor or air filter. These are routine repairs for us.
Can you sharpen the blades without a full tune-up?
Yes. Sharpening is a service of its own. If we notice anything else that needs attention, we will let you know.
Do you sell hedge trimmers?
Yes. We carry new and reconditioned equipment from brands like Tanaka and Maruyama, and we can bring in just about any make and model.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk in any time during business hours. Every repair comes with our 90-day parts and labour guarantee.
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Hedges waiting? Your trimmer shouldn't be.
Walk in Monday to Saturday for repairs, tune-ups and blade sharpening.