Before your secateurs take a break: care after a summer in the garden
Look after the tool before the next cut: plan a short care check for your secateurs, with cleaning, inspection and sharpening where needed.
After a summer in the garden, your secateurs may still be where you last used them: in a basket, on the potting bench or beside the pots. Make the tool itself your small autumn project today. The whole border does not need cutting back – perhaps your secateurs deserve attention first.
One pair of secateurs, three steps
Clean
Remove plant debris and dirt following the manufacturer's instructions. Do not sharpen over resin deposits. Dry the tool thoroughly afterwards.
Inspect
Check the cutting edge, pivot and spring. Does the tool move smoothly? Is there visible damage? A poor cut can also result from an adjustment problem, not just a blunt blade.
Maintain as needed
Sharpen only when needed, following your model's instructions and the existing bevel. Wear protective gloves and work with controlled strokes away from your body. Maintain moving parts as instructed by the manufacturer and store the tool dry.
Start with the model number
Note the exact model before choosing instructions or a spare part. Our suggestion: keep a photo of the model marking together with a link to the relevant maintenance guide. Next time, you will not have to start your search again.
The FELCO 903 is a maintenance tool, not a universal substitute for a damaged blade. Have chipped edges or unexplained malfunctions assessed. Always choose spare parts for the exact model.
Tool care today, the right pruning job later
Finish with two questions: are the secateurs ready for their next job, and do I know where to find their instructions? That is enough for this small autumn project. Decide separately what to prune, according to the plant and the appropriate time.
Discover FELCO 903 and prepare the right care for your secateurs.
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