Purchased some Felco 6 for my gardening chores. They are great but want to make sure they last!
How do you clean/care for them after each session?
Google suggests this:
To maintain your Felco pruners annually, perform a deep-clean, sharpen the blade, lubricate the moving parts, and adjust the tension. Taking your pruners apart once a year keeps them functioning perfectly for decades. [1, 2, 3]
Step 1: Disassemble the Pruners
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Remove the spring and loosen the center pivot bolt and micro-adjustment nut using an adjustable wrench or the Felco adjustment tool.
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Lay out the pieces in order (blade, bolt, washer, spring, etc.) so reassembly is easy. [1, 2]
Step 2: Clean and Degrease
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Scrape away old, hardened sap, debris, and grease.
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Use a biodegradable resin remover, orange oil, or WD-40 to break down sticky sap on the blade and handles.
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Scrub the metal parts with a scouring pad or steel wool. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Step 3: Sharpen the Blade
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Secure the blade in a vice or hold it firmly.
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Use a Felco diamond sharpener (or a whetstone) at a 23-degree angle.
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Make even, sweeping strokes moving outward and toward the tip of the blade.
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Flip the blade over and give the flat backside a couple of light swipes to remove any metal burrs. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Step 4: Lubricate and Reassemble
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Coat all working parts (like the pivot bolt and spring connection) with a high-quality lubricant like Felco 990 Synthetic Grease.
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Reassemble the pruners. Tighten the center nut just enough so the blades bypass each other smoothly but firmly with no gaps.
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Lightly spray the entire metal surface with Felco 980 Spray to create a protective, waterproof seal against rust.
How to Properly Clean & Lubricate your Felcos!
