Corona's Principles of Pruning How to Guide

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TIPS FOR MAINTAINING YOUR TOOLS
Protect the Metal - Apply a generous coat of machine
or natural oil on the exposed metal. It will form a pro-
tective coating that prevents moisture and water
from collecting on the metal. It also helps prevent
debris from sticking to the tools during use, making
them easier to wipe clean. Give wood handles a coat
of linseed oil to protect the fi nish and prevent mois-
ture from getting on the wood.
Disinfecting Blades - To prevent the spread of
diseases from one plant to another, exposed tools
should be disinfected. Avoid using harsh chemicals
such as bleach on metal as studies show they can
break down or degrade the metal over time. Using
rubbing alcohol will disinfect the tool, evaporate
quickly and will not leave the tool vulnerable to rust.
Rust Removal - It happens, if your pruner or lopper
spends a season out in the elements, or was not prop-
erly cleaned after use, it will likely rust. Depending
on how bad it is, use a fi ne grit sand paper to remove
light rust. If the rust is severe, replace the blade, if
the tool has that option. Many Corona MAX tools offer
genuine replacement parts available on our website.
TIP: Do not use steel wool, it can introduce metal
burrs into the blade that are prone to rust.
Inspection - Before putting up your tools at the end of
the season or before the season begins, inspect your
tools for signs of wear that will affect performance.
Check for stress cracks in wooden handles, loose pivot
bolts and springs.
Warranty - Most tools come with some form of
warranty from the manufacturer that will help repair
or replace your tool if there is a material defect. Al-
though every tool wears out eventually, you can bet if
you have done all of the above and properly cared for
your tools, the company is more likely to honor it and
take care of the problem. Neglecting or using tools for
an unintended purpose could likely void the warranty.