No Start, No Problem: Tracing the Fault in Your Electric OPE

The beauty of electric Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) is its simplicity—no spark plugs to check, no carburetor to clean. But when your trimmer, blower, or mower refuses to start, the troubleshooting process is different from gas engines. You need a simple, linear approach to isolate the electrical fault.

Don’t panic and assume your expensive tool is dead. Follow this step-by-step guide to trace the problem from the power source (battery) to the motor.