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How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade

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Sharpening a dull lawn mower blade will save you the trouble and money of buying a new one and cut your grass more effectively.

Step 9: Clean the engine shaft.
When the blade is evenly sharpened, clean the engine shaft with a wire brush to remove any debris or dried clippings.

Use a wire brush to clean the engine shaft.

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Be sure to disconnect the spark plug wire from the mower spark plug before attempting to remove the mower blade. Wear safety glasses and gloves when sharpening the mower blade. After sharpening your blade and putting the mower back into use, regularly check that the nut securing the blade is tight.

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Text by Benjamin Hardy
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