Well-made pruners, including the Swiss-made Felco models preferred by most of our garden staff, are easy to take apart. Disassembling should be done whenever possible because it’s the best way to clean and sharpen the full blade and to clean the interior junction where the blade pivots.
Similarly one may ask, how do I look after my Felco secateurs?
How to keep your secateurs and shears sharp
- Clean your secateurs and shears after each use. Use washing up liquid and hot water and wipe away any dirt using a wire brush or steel wool so that the blades are smooth. …
- Sharpen them on a regular basis. …
- Oil them regularly to protect them from corrosion.
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What oil do you use for Felco pruners?
Clean and oil your FELCO tool at the end of the day. Use of FELCO 980 oil and FELCO 981 cleaner: 1. Use a metal brush to remove dirt & rust from the cutting head.
What oil is good for pruners?
Lubricate pruners with a few drops of oil such as WD-40® or 3-in-1 oil in between all moving parts. Now they should be clean, sharpened and ready to go!