How do you keep the cutting blade sharp?
932363
Pretty new piece of equipment for me. Have not had to sharpen the blade. I did use a little vegetable oil on the blade and it worked a bit smoother.
932364
Haven't yet had any dulling of the blade-only using it sporadically-knife sharpener service should be able to take care of it
932365
I had no need to sharpen the blade I only used it twice before it broke on the second use
932366
You can sharpen the blade! I pulled the blade out and took it to my local knife sharpener. He did it for a few bucks and it's good as new! You can also pull the blade out and use your blade straightener on it too.
932367
Mine is serrated so it can't be sharpened, but it shouldn't have to be. They call it micro serrated, the teeth are very small and close together. Don't put the blades in the dishwasher or let hard stuff hit them and it should last a long time
932368
The blade will stay sharp for a long time. If it gets dull or is damaged you can order a replacement blade from Oxo for about $6.
589346
A simple round file will keep a saw sharp for a long time. Get the guy at a Stilh shop to show you how. Pulpwood cutters mostly just use a file and they run their saws day after day. If you get your chain so messed up that it won't work...unlikely.... a new one is less than $20. This video is pretty good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxrhQv6hyfY
1832219
As HillbillyDad said, be sure the knife is sheathed properly. It is pretty tight to start with. Be very careful if it is stuck to not yank so hard as to cut yourself. The knife is extremely sharp.
2172619
keep the blade and underside clean after mowing after u pull the plug. get the cutting blades sharpened/ balanced every year.
241248
Matt, some people use scissors. I prefer using a straight edge and a razor knife. Be sure to place a cutting board under the vacuum roll where it is to be cut.Hope this helped. Bill
2232661
Disconnect the wires from the battery and short them together. That will keep the blades from turning. REPEAT...Disconnect from battery FIRST!
1832836
Try the back of the blade at an angle. The notches aren't meant for striking. If that fails try the sharp side of the blade closest to the handle known as the heal, that should also get you a spark without damaging the cutting edge.
846312
I try to set it on something solid, then lay the blade on the angle then move the knife like I'm trying to slice the stone. Repeat until a burr is the length of blade. Flip and do the other side. Then repeat on fine grit side.
2230738
Best to use a Worm Drive saw and keep the cut line wet. What I do is to attach a sponge to the blade and keep the sponge wet. That stops the dust and the mesh.good luck.
1388930
I used a very sharp pocket knife , I also used a box cutter with a plain razor blade and they both worked well !! Hope this helps
784118
Use a cutting board. One you can easily replace. The Ulu is extremely sharp and made to stay that way.
2157548
I use a ceramic rod or long oval cross section stone (originally made to sharpen old time sickles and scythes). I hold the blade stationary and use the stone like you would a file, making sure to move it lengthwise down the edge at the same time so that I don't end up putting a groove in the edge.
729015
There is a small piece of metal that acts as a clip. It locks in to prevent the knife from closing and possibly cutting your fingers. take that small metal piece and pull it to the left and it should allow the blade to be put back in place.
543507
Most don't. We always keep our knives sharpened well and haven't had a problem. However, I bought a super sharp Victorinox bread knife with an edge with tiny serrations, and put it in there. It did cut at least one of the inner plastic rods. I decided not to store it there anymore.
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My wife has not had a problem with the sharpness of the blade. She uses the pruner a lot, though always wipes them down and uses Felco spray oil on them after every use.
1024274
Use a clean kitchen towel to hold whatever you are cutting. Professional chefs do this all the time with graters and mandolines.
550663
It depends on how dull the edge is. Once you get an edge, not much material should be lost to keep it sharp. Just don't let it get real dull.