Black and decker trimmer keeps stopping

Blade is an obsolete part. Time for a new one or sharpen the old blade.

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/black-and-decker-tr1700-hedge-trimmer-parts-c-4167_9523_9566.html

https://www.partswarehouse.com/Black-Decker-TR1700-17-Inch-Hedge-Trimmer-Type-1-s/156989.htm

https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/4jnaoyqiey-001228/black-decker-tr1700-type-1-hedge-trimmer-parts

https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/part/black-decker/68004903

https://www.google.com/search?q=Black+and+Decker+Hedge+Trimmer+TR-1700+replacement+blade

Not available by part number either.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Black+and+Decker+603759-01

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Sounds like a design fault, return it.

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How to Sharpen a Black and Decker Hedge Hog Maintaining the sharpness of electric timmers can made landscape trimming easier with beautiful results.

Electric hedge trimmers make trimming hedges and bushes easier and quicker than using manual hand-powered trimmers. Electric trimmers, the most popular type in the U.S., cost less and require less maintenance than gasoline-powered models. Electric trimmers are used most often by homeowners with the Black and Decker Hedge Hog series being very popular. While they are not premium products, electric trimmers like the Black and Decker Hedge Hog trimmer can keep trimming reliably for years with proper maintenance, including sharpening the blade's teeth.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy Instructions Things You'll Need

• Work table
• Two medium size clamps
• Dremel tool or similar hand-held multi-purpose tool
• Grinding wheel attachment for hand-held tool.
• Dremel 971 (or similar) aluminum oxide grinding sharpening stone with a tip small enough to cover the flat facet of a Hedge Hog blade tooth

1. • 1 Unplug the electric trimmer before trying to sharpen the teeth.
     
   • 2 Clamp the electric trimmer to the work table using two clamps if necessary so the Hedge Hog is firmly held down with the blade teeth accessible over the edge of the work table.
     
   • 3 Insert and secure grinding tip in hand-held multi-purpose tool.
     
   • 4 Maneuver the grinding tip so it is perpendicular to the facet of the Hedge Hog tooth.
     
   • 5 Sharpen teeth in one direction, being careful to try and maintain the same cutting edge angle on the sharpened tooth of no less than 35 degrees.
     
   • 6 Make same number of grinding passes/grind the same length of time a few seconds on each tooth.
     

Tips & Warnings

• This task should take about 15 minutes.
  
• Keep a light touch; too much force can break the grinding surface.
  
• For best results, insert the sharpening bit slightly less than all the way into the tool.
  

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Hi Frank,
If you're lucky there might be just a break in the flex somewhere or a loose connection in the plug.
Have a look at these tips I've written for problems with power tools.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r9189659-power_tools_not_starting_up

1. There is probably a hook type affair on the back of the trimmer that you are supposed to route the extension through to keep the plug from falling out.
2. I would never do what I am going to tell you for safety reasons. It is possible to get a piece of cord, a tie wrap or a hose clamp, adjust it to fit over the trigger and around the handle so that when you pull the trigger, you slip this tight fitting device over it and it keeps it held in tightly enough so you don't have to keep your hand on it. Be advised that this is dangerous in that if you drop the trimmer or hit the electric cord, the trimmer will continue to run uncontrollably until you can get to the power, slip the device off of the trigger or the trimmer cuts the electric cord.
It can be done, but as you can see, it can be very dangerous. These things can amputate fingers.
Gary

The trimmer guard should have a small steel blade where the line strikes the shield that keeps the line cut to the correct length. Check your shield to make sure the blade hasn't come loose. If it has, you should be able to get a replacement blade for it. If the shield has been beaten up too much, you'll have to replace the shield.

Hey i found this for you i might help. Click on the link at the bottom!!


How to Sharpen a Black and Decker Hedge Hog Maintaining the sharpness of electric timmers can made landscape trimming easier with beautiful results. Electric hedge trimmers make trimming hedges and bushes easier and quicker than using manual hand-powered trimmers. Electric trimmers, the most popular type in the U.S., cost less and require less maintenance than gasoline-powered models. Electric trimmers are used most often by homeowners with the Black and Decker Hedge Hog series being very popular. While they are not premium products, electric trimmers like the Black and Decker Hedge Hog trimmer can keep trimming reliably for years with proper maintenance, including sharpening the blade's teeth.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy Instructions Things You'll Need

• Work table
• Two medium size clamps
• Dremel tool or similar hand-held multi-purpose tool
• Grinding wheel attachment for hand-held tool.
• Dremel 971 (or similar) aluminum oxide grinding sharpening stone with a tip small enough to cover the flat facet of a Hedge Hog blade tooth

1. • 1 Unplug the electric trimmer before trying to sharpen the teeth.
     
   • 2 Clamp the electric trimmer to the work table using two clamps if necessary so the Hedge Hog is firmly held down with the blade teeth accessible over the edge of the work table.
     
   • 3 Insert and secure grinding tip in hand-held multi-purpose tool.
     
   • 4 Maneuver the grinding tip so it is perpendicular to the facet of the Hedge Hog tooth.
     
   • 5 Sharpen teeth in one direction, being careful to try and maintain the same cutting edge angle on the sharpened tooth of no less than 35 degrees.
     
   • 6 Make same number of grinding passes/grind the same length of time a few seconds on each tooth.
     

Tips & Warnings

• This task should take about 15 minutes.
  
• Keep a light touch; too much force can break the grinding surface.
  
• For best results, insert the sharpening bit slightly less than all the way into the tool.
  

Read more: How to Sharpen a Black and Decker Hedge Hog ' eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7163131_sharpen-black-decker-hedge-hog.html#ixzz1XsAosvvl



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Try spraying the blade assembly with a good rust remover like PB Blaster or even WD 40. Might be something is rusted and won't let blades move. When you are done trimming reapply some oil to displace any water that comes out of whatever you are trimming.
Good luck
roundo4

You may have a piece of metal between the moving blade and the stationary one. Also the motor may have been at the top of the stroke when it stopped. You may be able to "force" the blade to move a little. This may free it enough to work.

gearbox!! get rid of it