Resurrecting a hedge trimmer
 

I've accidentally cut through the power cord of my mum's Black and Decker hedge trimmer thingy and just wondered if anyone knows if its possible to replace the lead or do I have to go and buy a new trimmer?

Grub;879749]I've accidentally cut through the power cord of my mum's Black and Decker hedge trimmer thingy and just wondered if anyone knows if its possible to replace the lead or do I have to go and buy a new trimmer?


where is the cut? also where are u located?
i do have one place u might look though. as well u might try contacting the
black and decker company or going through home depot or the place the
trimmer was bought to see if they can get the part for u.
good luck :). cyaaaaaaaa, sockiescat ;).
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/bla...4167_9523.html

Resurrecting a hedge trimmer
 

Grub wrote:
I've accidentally cut through the power cord of my mum's Black and
Decker hedge trimmer thingy and just wondered if anyone knows if its
possible to replace the lead or do I have to go and buy a new trimmer?

Yes it is possible. The simplest way would be to put a plug on the cut end.
Since you have to ask it would be wise to not try it yourself but take it to
an electrician. Get your mum to take it and smile sweetly at the sparky.

David

Resurrecting a hedge trimmer
 

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Grub wrote:

I've accidentally cut through the power cord of my mum's Black and
Decker hedge trimmer thingy and just wondered if anyone knows if its
possible to replace the lead or do I have to go and buy a new trimmer?

Replacement plug, and an extension cord.
--
"Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the
merger of state and corporate power." - Benito Mussolini.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arn3lF5XSUg
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Zinn/HZinn_page.html

Unfortunately the cut is right near the end of the cord towards the handle of the trimmer/ I'll try contacting B&D but I guess they will just tell me to buy a new trimmer!!

Resurrecting a hedge trimmer
 

Grub writes:

Unfortunately the cut is right near the end of the cord towards the
handle of the trimmer/ I'll try contacting B&D but I guess they will
just tell me to buy a new trimmer!!

No they wont.

They prefer to do repairs themselves but they'll sell you parts too.

Resurrecting a hedge trimmer
 

On Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:41 -0500, Grub
wrote:


Unfortunately the cut is right near the end of the cord towards the
handle of the trimmer/ I'll try contacting B&D but I guess they will
just tell me to buy a new trimmer!!

Hmm, then the cord wasn't cut by that trimmer.

Resurrecting a hedge trimmer
 

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brooklyn1 wrote:

On Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:41 -0500, Grub
wrote:


Unfortunately the cut is right near the end of the cord towards the
handle of the trimmer/ I'll try contacting B&D but I guess they will
just tell me to buy a new trimmer!!

Hmm, then the cord wasn't cut by that trimmer.

For the cost of repairs. Corded trimmers are cheap.
Get a new one. Get a cordless, battery or gas.

Enjoy Life... Dan

--
Garden in Zone 5 South East Michigan.

Resurrecting a hedge trimmer
 

On 3/10/2010 2:07 PM, Grub wrote:
I've accidentally cut through the power cord of my mum's Black and
Decker hedge trimmer thingy and just wondered if anyone knows if its
possible to replace the lead or do I have to go and buy a new trimmer?




Don't know about UK trimmers but I have 2 in US. One has no cord and
you plug into it. Other has about 8 inch cord which would be impossible
to cut with trimmer. I've cut extension cords a couple of times and its
not brain surgery to put on a new plug. Check with your local hardware
store.

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"Dan L." wrote:

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brooklyn1 wrote:

On Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:41 -0500, Grub
wrote:


Unfortunately the cut is right near the end of the cord towards the
handle of the trimmer/ I'll try contacting B&D but I guess they will
just tell me to buy a new trimmer!!

Hmm, then the cord wasn't cut by that trimmer.

For the cost of repairs. Corded trimmers are cheap.
Get a new one. Get a cordless, battery or gas.

Enjoy Life... Dan

Battery powered trimmers are good for cutting twigs and when the battery
dies, the replacement is about what you paid for the trimmer in the
first place.

Gas has the power, and expensive to repair, but unless you are landed
gentry, you will just ****-off the neighbors when you fire it up.

For home use, get a corded trimmer.
--
"Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the
merger of state and corporate power." - Benito Mussolini.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arn3lF5XSUg
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Zinn/HZinn_page.html

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Billy wrote:

In article
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"Dan L." wrote:

In article ,
brooklyn1 wrote:

On Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:41 -0500, Grub
wrote:


Unfortunately the cut is right near the end of the cord towards the
handle of the trimmer/ I'll try contacting B&D but I guess they will
just tell me to buy a new trimmer!!

Hmm, then the cord wasn't cut by that trimmer.

For the cost of repairs. Corded trimmers are cheap.
Get a new one. Get a cordless, battery or gas.

Enjoy Life... Dan

Battery powered trimmers are good for cutting twigs and when the battery
dies, the replacement is about what you paid for the trimmer in the
first place.

Gas has the power, and expensive to repair, but unless you are landed
gentry, you will just ****-off the neighbors when you fire it up.

For home use, get a corded trimmer.

I will agree with your assessment on the trimmers.
I do have land. The gentry label is questionable :)

Enjoy Life... Dan

--
Garden in Zone 5 South East Michigan.

I managed to get one of those devices that allow two ends of a wire to be joined to together but unfortunately it still doesn't work. Im guessing the cutter's engine has blown(?)