Light Machine Oil

[Texas Wahoo]

I just bought a hedge trimmer and it says to lubricate it with light machine oil before using it. What is light machine oil and if I have some WD-40, would that work? Thanks in advance.

 

[BadgerinATX]

If it says to use light machine oil, then I'd probably go with that if you want to maintain the trimmer properly. WD-40 is less viscous than L.M.O. In a pinch you could probably use WD-40, but I wouldn't recommend it, especially for the first time.

 

[Texas Wahoo]

Thanks Badger. Is LMO something I can get at ACE hardware or something? I couldn't find anything called that at the grocery store or at Target.

 

[_e.]

3 in One oil. Little white red and black can. You can probally get it at HEB.

 

[BadgerinATX]

I would think hardware or auto parts stores would have it. I think L.M.O. is used on things like sewing machines and bikes too, so if you have one of those around the house, you might already have some oil to use.

 

[BadgerinATX]

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[14tokihorn]

Preface - I have no expertise in such things, but am impressed with this stuff, maybe hard to find. My ex-employer supplied us... somehow it found its way to my utlility room.

It is great stuff, as long as your application allows direct application - not like it will run down a shaft, from a access hole or something.
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