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Grub

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Mar 10, 2010, 2:07:01 PM3/10/10
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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?


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David Hare-Scott

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Mar 10, 2010, 7:56:46 PM3/10/10
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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

Billy

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Mar 10, 2010, 10:17:23 PM3/10/10
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In article <Grub.6...@gardenbanter.co.uk>,
Grub <Grub.6...@gardenbanter.co.uk> wrote:

Replacement plug, and an extension cord.
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sockiescat

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Mar 10, 2010, 7:53:11 PM3/10/10
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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://tinyurl.com/yaqg6go


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Grub

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Mar 11, 2010, 2:15:41 PM3/11/10
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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!!


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des...@verizon.net

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Mar 11, 2010, 4:47:00 PM3/11/10
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Grub <Grub.6...@gardenbanter.co.uk> writes:

No they wont.

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

brooklyn1

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Mar 11, 2010, 4:47:10 PM3/11/10
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Hmm, then the cord wasn't cut by that trimmer.

Dan L.

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Mar 11, 2010, 5:24:45 PM3/11/10
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In article <93pip5tbo2fec9enf...@4ax.com>,
brooklyn1 <grave...@verizon.net> wrote:

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

Enjoy Life... Dan

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Frank

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Mar 11, 2010, 5:54:17 PM3/11/10
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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.

Billy

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Mar 11, 2010, 9:16:16 PM3/11/10
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In article
<doesnotwork-622D...@news.eternal-september.org>,
"Dan L." <doesn...@goesnowhere145.net> wrote:

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 piss-off the neighbors when you fire it up.

For home use, get a corded trimmer.

Dan L.

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Mar 12, 2010, 6:01:13 PM3/12/10
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In article
<wildbilly-B04C4...@c-61-68-245-199.per.connect.net.au>,
Billy <wild...@no.net> wrote:

> In article
> <doesnotwork-622D...@news.eternal-september.org>,
> "Dan L." <doesn...@goesnowhere145.net> wrote:
>
> > In article <93pip5tbo2fec9enf...@4ax.com>,
> > brooklyn1 <grave...@verizon.net> wrote:
> >
> > > On Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:41 -0500, Grub
> > > <Grub.6...@gardenbanter.co.uk> 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 piss-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 :)

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