Edger Repairs in Hillman, WA 6168
Edger Repairs in Hillman
Lawn edger won't start, blade gone blunt, or shaft making a horrible noise? We'll sort it. Free pickup from Hillman on Saturdays, back to you Sunday.
Book Online Call (08) 9444 1284How it works
No need to load the edger into the boot or chase down a workshop. We come to Hillman, take it back to the bench, fix it properly, and bring it home.
Book online
Pick a Saturday pickup slot through our online booking. Takes about a minute.
We collect
We swing past your place in Hillman on Saturday and pick up the edger. Free.
Bench service
Strip, diagnose, repair and test on the workshop bench. No guesswork.
Back to you
Delivered back to your door Sunday, ready to cut a clean line again.
What an edger service actually involves
Edgers cop a hammering. Concrete, limestone, the odd reticulation pipe. Most of them come in with two or three issues at once, not just a blunt blade. Here's what we go through:
Blade inspection & replacement
Edger blades wear fast on Perth's limestone driveways. We check the edge, the mounting, and replace if it's chipped or under spec.
Shaft & bearing service
Sand and grass clippings get into the shaft over time. We strip it, clean the bearings, regrease, and check for play.
Drive belt replacement
Belt-driven edgers stretch and slip. If yours is slow to spin up or screeching on startup, the belt's the usual culprit.
Carburettor clean & rebuild
Two-stroke edgers sitting over winter gum up fast. We strip the carby, clean the jets, and replace gaskets and diaphragms as needed.
Fuel system service
Old fuel, blocked filters, perished lines. Cheap to fix, but it's why most edgers won't start after a long break.
Full diagnostic & tune
Spark, compression, ignition timing, idle, throttle response. Same diagnostic process we've used for 50 years.
A note for Hillman edger owners
Hillman is part of Perth's south-west industrial and residential corridor. Mix of older homes near the original townsite and newer estates further out. Plenty of tradies in the area running edgers as work tools, and a lot of homeowners doing their own gardens.
What we see most from Hillman is edgers that work hard year-round. Industrial dust and limestone soil are tough on bearings and seals, and we usually catch a couple of issues at once when one comes in for service.
Brands we service
Atom · Honda · Masport · Stihl · Husqvarna · Victa · Bushranger · Echo · Shindaiwa
If it's a petrol, electric or battery edger and it's broken, we can have a look. Doesn't matter where you bought it.
Why your two-stroke ratio actually matters
"Just throw a glug of oil in." We hear this a lot. We also rebuild a lot of seized two-stroke engines. The two are connected.
Two-stroke engines don't have a separate oil reservoir. They're lubricated by oil mixed into the fuel. Every drop of fuel that burns leaves a film of oil on the cylinder, piston, bearings, and crankshaft. Get the ratio wrong, and you either run dry (engine seizes) or run too oily (carbon buildup, fouled plugs, smoky exhaust).
The right ratio depends on the engine. Most modern edgers want 50:1 (50 parts fuel to 1 part oil). Older edgers from the 70s and 80s sometimes called for 25:1 or 32:1. The manual will tell you. If you've lost the manual, look on the side of the engine, there's usually a sticker.
Here's the quick guide for mixing:
- 50:1 ratio. 100ml of two-stroke oil to 5 litres of fuel. Or 20ml per 1 litre.
- 40:1 ratio. 125ml of two-stroke oil to 5 litres of fuel. Or 25ml per 1 litre.
- 32:1 ratio. 156ml of two-stroke oil to 5 litres of fuel. Or 31ml per 1 litre.
- 25:1 ratio. 200ml of two-stroke oil to 5 litres of fuel. Or 40ml per 1 litre.
Use proper two-stroke oil. Not engine oil, not chainsaw bar oil, not "the oil I had in the shed." Decent two-stroke oils are formulated to burn cleanly at high RPM with minimal carbon buildup. Stihl, Husqvarna, Castrol, Penrite all make good ones. Cheap supermarket two-stroke oil can be okay but the ones with a JASO FD or ISO-EGD rating are worth the extra couple of dollars.
Mix in a clean container. Petrol jerry cans are fine if they're for two-stroke only, label them clearly. Add the oil to the empty can first, then pour the petrol on top. Cap it, swirl it, you're done. Don't add oil after the petrol because the oil will sit at the bottom and you'll get inconsistent mix.
Two-stroke fuel goes off in about 30 days. After that the petrol starts breaking down and the oil starts separating. If you've got fuel that's been mixed for more than a month, tip it in the car (small amount, dilutes fine) and mix fresh.
One last thing. Don't run a two-stroke edger on straight petrol "just for a minute" while you go grab the oil. Even a minute of unlubricated running can damage the cylinder. If in doubt, don't start it.
Why Sandersons
50 years in
Family-owned outdoor power equipment specialists since 1975. Same family, same workshop ethic.
Honest quoting
We diagnose first, then ring you with the cost before any work goes ahead. No surprises on the invoice.
Free pickup & delivery
Saturday pickup, Sunday delivery, no charge. Makes the whole job easier than dropping off yourself.
30-day workmanship guarantee
If something we serviced isn't right, bring it back. We'll fix it.
Common questions
Do you really pick up from Hillman for free?
Yep. Saturday pickup, Sunday delivery, no charge. We've been running this through Hillman and the rest of Perth for years.
How much does an edger service cost?
It depends on what's wrong with it and what brand you've got. Once we've had a proper look on the bench, we ring you with a fixed price before we do any work. No charging by the hour, no surprises.
My edger won't start. Is it worth fixing?
Almost always yes. Most "won't start" jobs come down to old fuel, a gummed-up carby, or a tired spark plug. None of those are expensive fixes. We'll have a look and tell you straight if it's not worth it.
How often should I service my edger?
Once a year for most home edgers. If you're a tradie running it daily, twice a year. Sand, salt, and dust are hard on bearings.
Do you service electric and battery edgers too?
We do. Battery edgers don't have carbies to worry about, but the shaft, blade, drive system and electronics all wear and we can service the lot. EGO Power+, Stihl battery, Honda battery, all good.
How long does it take?
Usually back to you within a week. Picked up Saturday, delivered the following Sunday at the latest. If parts have to come in, we'll let you know.
How do I book?
Easiest is the online booking on this page. Pick a slot, leave your address, done. Or ring us on (08) 9444 1284 if you'd rather talk to a person.
We also service edgers in nearby suburbs: Kwinana Town Centre · Bertram · Wellard · Leda · Medina
Edger needs sorting?
Book a free Saturday pickup from Hillman. Back to your door Sunday, cutting a clean line.
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