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Garden & outdoorEasy10 min

Clean sticky garden hand shears

Remove plant residue from hand pruners while keeping fingers clear of the cutting edge.

Every step has an illustration. Follow the written instructions and safety notes as your guide.

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Closed garden hand shears being wiped clean with a cloth

Take it one step at a time

Repair steps

  1. Lock the blades closed

    Engage the blade lock and place the shears on a stable surface with the cutting edge pointed away from you.

    Illustration for Clean sticky garden hand shears, step 1

  2. Wipe away residue

    Wear work gloves and wipe plant residue from the outside of the closed blades with a damp cloth; do not reach between them.

    Illustration for Clean sticky garden hand shears, step 2

  3. Dry the tool

    Dry the tool fully, then apply a small drop of tool oil to the pivot only if the manufacturer allows it.

    Illustration for Clean sticky garden hand shears, step 3

  4. Check the hinge

    Open and close the handles slowly to check movement. Stop using the shears if a blade is cracked, loose, or no longer locks safely.

    Illustration for Clean sticky garden hand shears, step 4