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OLDER Electric Hedge Trimmer: Motor just began whistling?

Motor just started making a whistling sound. The blade movement also seems to be impaired as if by increased friction. Black & Decker Hedge Hog; Date Code:20032349. Catalogue Nos. HS1010,HS2400. 22" Hedge Trimmer No. 8144, Type 7, 120 V AC only, 2.8 Amps. 3000 CSPM.
IS MY MOTOR SHOT OR IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO???
Bill, July 2010
I keep my blades oiled reglarly. Sorry, I'm not sure what or where the armature bearings are, but I will try to find out.

Bill, July 2010
when did you last oil the blades
when did you last lubricate the armature bearing s

wirecutterman, July 2010
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