Electric lawn mowers are a lot more popular than you might think. Electric lawn mowers are great because they are light, efficient, and environmentally friendly.
"Does it come with someone who will do the mowing?" Not exactly, but that seems to be all that this Black & Decker MM875 Lawn Hog 12 Amp 19-Inch Electric Mulching Mower with rear bag lacks. The reliable electric start motor will not allow make enough work for you to develop a coveted "six pack" abdomen either.
Environmentalists will love these electric lawn mowers with purring motor that is soothing rather than ear splitting like power lawn mowers of the past. One reviewer mentioned that he could hear the birds singing above the low sound from his electric lawn mower. The traditional spark plug is not present with this lawn mower and neither is the need to keep an eye on gas levels for refilling at the most inconvenient places.
To bag or not to bag, that is the question! Yes, you may choose to collect lawn clippings in the bag that is included with the electric lawn mowers or to let those clippings naturally mulch and fertilize your lawn. This is both good for the environment as well as your billfold since you won't need to purchase fertilizers that may be unhealthy for humans as well as pets.
Reviews are generally quite positive regarding these electric lawn mowers. One review did state the obvious which is to always make certain that the electric cord is kept out of the way of the cutting blades or the human mower may become a crispy critter.
In many ways, the Black & Decker LM175 18-Inch 6.5 Amp Electric Mower is similar to the MM875 above. It has a slightly less wide cutting path the option of bag or no bag. This electric mower is about 30 pounds lighter that the MM875 which many make it a bit easier for older children and smaller adults to handle with ease.
One reviewer returned to the electric cord and the need to be aware of its position during mowing. This gentleman mentioned beginning at the electrical outlet and carefully working his way away from that point of origin. His additional comment was that trees, bushes, shrubs and others may entangle the electric cord and recommended increased awareness of the power cord in those situations.
What will they think of next? A flip handle, can you imagine? Yes indeed, the flip handle electric mower reduces time and energy wasted in trying to turn the mower around to cut the next row of grass. This wonderful feature is found on the Black & Decker MM675 Lawn Hog 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Mulching Mower, Flip-Handle electric mower. This feature, like the reduced weight of the LM175 makes mowing easier for older children or smaller adults who might otherwise struggle with a heavier mower that needs to be manually turned.
One reviewer commented on the ease of height adjustment of the handle. He is over 6 ft. tall and states that he has never found an electric mower that adequately adjusts to his height. Over all, reviews have been positive for all three of the electric lawn mowers previewed here. The general comments seem to be reflected in the old saying, "try one, you'll like it."
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