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Stripped gears on Bosch hedgetrimmer
The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer.
Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? https://goo.gl/photos/FeRvseJAQU1diJok7 Cheers! Matt |
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On Wednesday, 2 September 2015 08:08:00 UTC+1, larkim wrote:
The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer. Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? Virtually nil I should say. Even if parts are available, they'll cost an arm and a leg. Punish them by never buying that make again. |
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On Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:07:57 -0700, larkim wrote:
The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer. Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? https://goo.gl/photos/FeRvseJAQU1diJok7 http://goo.gl/TjJvib Spares seem to vary in price from cheap to silly. But take a look. |
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On 02/09/2015 08:07, larkim wrote:
The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer. Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? https://goo.gl/photos/FeRvseJAQU1diJok7 Cheers! Matt Yea,what make are they so I'll won't buy 'em |
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On Wednesday, 2 September 2015 09:40:01 UTC+1, BobH wrote:
On 02/09/2015 08:07, larkim wrote: The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer. Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? https://goo.gl/photos/FeRvseJAQU1diJok7 Cheers! Matt Yea,what make are they so I'll won't buy 'em Bosch. Think they have lasted 3 years with no maintenance (other than SWMBO cutting through the cable a few times) |
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On Wed, 02 Sep 2015 03:56:37 -0700, larkim wrote:
On Wednesday, 2 September 2015 09:40:01 UTC+1, BobH wrote: On 02/09/2015 08:07, larkim wrote: The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer. Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? https://goo.gl/photos/FeRvseJAQU1diJok7 Cheers! Matt Yea,what make are they so I'll won't buy 'em Bosch. Think they have lasted 3 years with no maintenance (other than SWMBO cutting through the cable a few times) Which model? |
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On Wednesday, 2 September 2015 12:20:59 UTC+1, Bob Eager wrote:
On Wed, 02 Sep 2015 03:56:37 -0700, larkim wrote: On Wednesday, 2 September 2015 09:40:01 UTC+1, BobH wrote: On 02/09/2015 08:07, larkim wrote: The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer. Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? https://goo.gl/photos/FeRvseJAQU1diJok7 Cheers! Matt Yea,what make are they so I'll won't buy 'em Bosch. Think they have lasted 3 years with no maintenance (other than SWMBO cutting through the cable a few times) Which model? I think AHS 60-16, but not certain - need to check at home tonight. |
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On Wed, 02 Sep 2015 04:54:02 -0700, larkim wrote:
On Wednesday, 2 September 2015 12:20:59 UTC+1, Bob Eager wrote: On Wed, 02 Sep 2015 03:56:37 -0700, larkim wrote: On Wednesday, 2 September 2015 09:40:01 UTC+1, BobH wrote: On 02/09/2015 08:07, larkim wrote: The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer. Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? https://goo.gl/photos/FeRvseJAQU1diJok7 Cheers! Matt Yea,what make are they so I'll won't buy 'em Bosch. Think they have lasted 3 years with no maintenance (other than SWMBO cutting through the cable a few times) Which model? I think AHS 60-16, but not certain - need to check at home tonight. If it's that, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of gears. There is a drive assembly for the blade, and it comes with a new blade too. £45.22 - the most expensive part! What do you think has actually failed? |
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On 02/09/2015 08:07, larkim wrote:
The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer. Bosch spares are usually fairly available... although getting all the parts for some of the models can be more tricky. Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? https://goo.gl/photos/FeRvseJAQU1diJok7 The smaller helical thread is actually the output shaft of the motor armature. Its a very common way to finish the shaft on the armature. If you look at my recent replacement of the aramature on my Makita drill, its a very similar design: http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/images/e/e...oxArmature.jpg So you would need to replace the armature is its the shaft that is worn. Bosch spares can be had he http://www.mtmc.co.uk/Bosch-Spare-Pa...-12734777.aspx -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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On Wed, 02 Sep 2015 14:33:10 +0100, John Rumm wrote:
The smaller helical thread is actually the output shaft of the motor armature. Its a very common way to finish the shaft on the armature. If you look at my recent replacement of the aramature on my Makita drill, its a very similar design: http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/images/e/e...oxArmature.jpg So you would need to replace the armature is its the shaft that is worn. Ah, I see that now. New armature is £26.73. |
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On 02/09/2015 08:22, harry wrote:
On Wednesday, 2 September 2015 08:08:00 UTC+1, larkim wrote: The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer. Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? Virtually nil I should say. Even if parts are available, they'll cost an arm and a leg. Punish them by never buying that make again. Not my experience with gears on a Bosch green circular saw. Parts readily available on the web (some time ago so no link) and prices not too bad. |
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On Wednesday, 2 September 2015 14:33:06 UTC+1, John Rumm wrote:
On 02/09/2015 08:07, larkim wrote: The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer. Bosch spares are usually fairly available... although getting all the parts for some of the models can be more tricky. Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? https://goo.gl/photos/FeRvseJAQU1diJok7 The smaller helical thread is actually the output shaft of the motor armature. Its a very common way to finish the shaft on the armature. If you look at my recent replacement of the aramature on my Makita drill, its a very similar design: http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/images/e/e...oxArmature.jpg So you would need to replace the armature is its the shaft that is worn. Bosch spares can be had he http://www.mtmc.co.uk/Bosch-Spare-Pa...-12734777.aspx -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ Cheers - I'll have a go at disassembly first tonight, if that goes OK then I'm happier that the replacement part will be available! |
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On Wed, 02 Sep 2015 03:56:37 -0700, larkim wrote:
On Wednesday, 2 September 2015 09:40:01 UTC+1, BobH wrote: On 02/09/2015 08:07, larkim wrote: The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer. Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? https://goo.gl/photos/FeRvseJAQU1diJok7 Cheers! Matt Yea,what make are they so I'll won't buy 'em Bosch. Think they have lasted 3 years with no maintenance (other than SWMBO cutting through the cable a few times) Bosch, eh? I'm surprised. Rotten piece of design by the look of it; too much mechanical disadvantage. And no shear pins?? Shocking! |
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On 02/09/2015 15:36, newshound wrote:
On 02/09/2015 08:22, harry wrote: On Wednesday, 2 September 2015 08:08:00 UTC+1, larkim wrote: The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer. Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? Virtually nil I should say. Even if parts are available, they'll cost an arm and a leg. Punish them by never buying that make again. Not my experience with gears on a Bosch green circular saw. Parts readily available on the web (some time ago so no link) and prices not too bad. Not like harry to talk out the back of his head is it? ;-) The only caution I would add with cheaper tools like domestic hedge trimmers, is that they can often be bought second hand on ebay for less than the cost of some of the spares. -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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On Thursday, 3 September 2015 03:36:54 UTC+1, John Rumm wrote:
On 02/09/2015 15:36, newshound wrote: On 02/09/2015 08:22, harry wrote: On Wednesday, 2 September 2015 08:08:00 UTC+1, larkim wrote: The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer. Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? Virtually nil I should say. Even if parts are available, they'll cost an arm and a leg. Punish them by never buying that make again. Not my experience with gears on a Bosch green circular saw. Parts readily available on the web (some time ago so no link) and prices not too bad. Not like harry to talk out the back of his head is it? ;-) The only caution I would add with cheaper tools like domestic hedge trimmers, is that they can often be bought second hand on ebay for less than the cost of some of the spares. -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ True enough. But who's to say the previous owner hasn't been as poor with their use as my wife has, so that could be a false economy! |
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On Wednesday, 2 September 2015 16:22:31 UTC+1, larkim wrote:
On Wednesday, 2 September 2015 14:33:06 UTC+1, John Rumm wrote: On 02/09/2015 08:07, larkim wrote: The wife's set of hedge trimmers have had the gears stripped through repeated jamming on branches which are too thick for the trimmer. Bosch spares are usually fairly available... although getting all the parts for some of the models can be more tricky. Here's a pic. What's the likelihood of a DIY repair? https://goo.gl/photos/FeRvseJAQU1diJok7 The smaller helical thread is actually the output shaft of the motor armature. Its a very common way to finish the shaft on the armature. If you look at my recent replacement of the aramature on my Makita drill, its a very similar design: http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/images/e/e...oxArmature.jpg So you would need to replace the armature is its the shaft that is worn.. Bosch spares can be had he http://www.mtmc.co.uk/Bosch-Spare-Pa...-12734777.aspx -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ Cheers - I'll have a go at disassembly first tonight, if that goes OK then I'm happier that the replacement part will be available! Unfortunately, the model we have is the AHS 63-16 for which the only exploded parts diagram shows external parts e.g. http://www.powertools-aftersalesserv...9tdVpaa083c0E9 Whereas for models such as the AHS 60-16 a fully exploded diagram lists all of the parts e.g. http://www.powertools-aftersalesserv...9tdVpaa083c0E9 Perhaps all implying "not user serviceable" It is the main toothed disc which has been run flat, not the actuator. At EURO 42 ex VAT, looking like £35 for the part even if it was available, a replacement set of trimmers looks like better value unfortunately. Thanks for all the help! Matt |
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