How To Clean And Maintain Your Black + Decker Weed Eater

A Black+Decker weed eater is recognized as among the most affordable power tools worth buying. From the remarkably low-cost BLACK+DECKER String Trimmer to the fascinating and versatile cordless BLACK+DECKER Combination String Trimmer, Lawn Mower, and Edger, they are lightweight, user-friendly garden tools that are ideal for modest-sized yards.

All Black+Decker weed eaters are electric models (either corded or battery-powered), so there are fewer moving parts to worry about compared to gas weed eaters. This makes them relatively quick and easy to clean and maintain. To help ensure the long-term durability of your tool, it's something best done after each use before any dirt or grass has a chance to dry and harden.

The only things you usually need are a cloth and some warm, soapy water. If the weed eater has been left for a while, a soft-bristled hand brush can also be used. It's important to avoid strong detergents, harsh chemicals, or solvents that could attack and damage the plastic parts.

Make sure the Black+Decker weed eater is either unplugged or the battery has been removed. Then, you can remove the spool that holds the trimmer string. Usually, you just squeeze the cover and then lift the spool free, but your owner's manual will have instructions (or you can check online videos). Take a damp cloth and thoroughly wipe the underside of the guard. Use a brush to get into corners or if there are any stubborn deposits.

There's very little else to deal with. If your Black+Decker weed eater has an adjustable height, you could pull it open to its full extent to check that there isn't any trapped dirt or grit that could cause unnecessary wear. Do the same with the head if it swivels for edging. On corded models, check the power cable for damage. If it's split, it will need to be replaced before you use it again. Otherwise, there's a danger of an electric shock that will, at the very least, be unpleasant but could prove fatal.

Before refitting the string spool, it's worth checking its condition and whether it needs to be replaced. There's a handy hack that suggests soaking weed eater string to reduce breakages that's worth investigating. Also, next time you use your Black+Decker weed eater, you might want to try the counter-clockwise lawn trimming method to reduce the time you need to spend on yard work.