Why does my hedge trimmer have white smoke coming from it?

White smoke can appear in both gas-powered and electric hedge trimmers, and that’s because a common underlying cause of this type of smoke is an issue with the motor which all hedge trimmers are prone to. The hedge trimmer’s motor will produce white smoke from excess friction that causes the motor to overheat while in use.

Is it safe to use a hedge trimmer again?

The smoke you are seeing is from the electric motor. Is it safe to use this trimmer again? Yes it is safe to continue using the hedge trimmer, however the electric motor will continue to fail until it doesn’t work anymore if it is even working now at all.

What kind of power does a hedge trimmer use?

Within the electric category, there are two types, corded and cordless (battery-powered). Whichever power source your hedge trimmer uses, the energy is used to run an internal motor that allows the trimmer’s blades to oscillate when the power tool is in use.

What causes a hedge trimmer engine to stop?

Additionally, a clogged arrestor screen can also cause the engine to start then stop. This part of the hedge trimmer is a small screen designed to prevent the engine from giving off sparks. What commonly happens is that the arrestor becomes clogged with soot over long periods if not cleaned regularly.

What can cause a battery hedge trimmer to burn out?

While white smoke is not normally associated with the motors, you could have burned out the Brushes on the motor, (if its a Brushed DC motor). those are replaceable and, I would say the unit needs to be fairly old for the brushes to go (ie less than 3 months with heavy usage)

What kind of fuel does a hedge trimmer use?

When using a gas-powered hedge trimmer, you will have to use a mixture of oil and gasoline that is poured directly into the fuel tank. What many people don’t realize is that each model has its optimal ratio of oil to fuel that should be used.