| Quiet, lightweight, convenient, clean: Black & Decker has built a great mower for the homeowner. This Black & Decker 18-inch electric mulching mower features an electric 9-amp motor that is plenty powerful for the average homeowner's yard without the hassle of pull-cord starting, mixing gas and oil, running out of fuel, smelly fumes or pollution. Because it it's so light (just 39 pounds), even the least brawny homeowner can handle this cutter without trouble. Another nice feature is the one-touch lever that raises and lowers all four wheels at once from 1 inch to 3-1/2 inches, saving the trouble of adjusting each wheel's height. Assembly is minimal with no tools required. It it's a great mulcher, but if you prefer to bag, you can add the side bag attachment that's sold separately. This electric mulching mower has an 18-inch cutting deck, is made of tough polymer, and comes with a removable discharge chute, built-in mulch door and combo blade for mulching. This product is backed by a lifetime guarantee. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste |
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 A good deal. |
| Review Date: August 25, 2003 |
| Reviewer: James. E. Paynter, |
| I rate this as one of the best purchases I ever made. It cuts quite well and has never bogged down in any grass. My wife loves it because starting the mower is simply a matter of turning on the switch. Our neighbors look on the whole thing as kind of weird since it looks so odd and doesn't have the roar of a gas engine. We look at our neighbors and feel sorry for them as they billow smoke, noise and as they wrestle their gas monsters. We especially feel sorry for them when they have to shut down the mower, go do something else, and then yank their hearts out on the starting rope. It takes a while to develop a technique for dealing with the extension cord but, once developed, it becomes second nature. It can't be used when the grass is wet. I have had it now for three years and have no complaints. The blade is quite easy to remove and sharpen. It mulches quite nicely and I have never attached the bag that came with it. When and if it wears out I will replace it with another similar type. |
Better than we expected
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| Review Date: September 18, 2002 |
| Reviewer: Cheryl, Grover Beach, CA United States |
| This mower is fantastic! Compared to our old mower, it is very easy to push. It starts just by holding up a handle and is much quieter than a gas mower. It mulches the grass so well that you can't even see it on the grass, only on the walkway. We wish we had this mower years ago. I highly recommend this. |
Simple Solution
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| Review Date: April 3, 2004 |
| Reviewer: ERLENE EASTERLING, Edna, Texas United States |
| After my husband's death, I moved into a small house, but there was still minimal yard to keep mowed. I had to rely on family or pay to have my yard mowed. I am still able to walk and get around and felt I could still mow. My biggest problem was starting the mower. When I saw this mower I felt it was the answer. Sure enough when it arrived I took it out of the box , read the directions and in a short time I was mowing the mower is light and easy to push. No more gas cans or oil etc. I mow at my pace and can stop at anytime to rest or move something and then with a simple squeeze of the handle I am off again. The electric cord is not a problem I followed the suggestion in the guide and found it is simple to mow and not get tangled up in the cord. Another feature I love is the adjusting wheels some of my lawn is heavier than others. With a simple flip of the leaver and I can adjust the height of the blade. I am saving at least $25.00 a week , and no longer have to depend on others to mow, Not to mention getting some much needed excercise. |
Very nice cut
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| Review Date: March 29, 2004 |
| Reviewer: , Sacramento, CA |
| I purchased this because I was fed up with gas mowers. It seems the newer ones, in an effort to be more "environmentally friendly" (not to mention requiring more frequent service and care, which means more $$$$ for all concerned) are quite finnicky if not properly maintained. Maybe I'm old fashioned (I'm 26), but I should not have to take care of a lawnmower the way I take care of a car. I bought a $200, 6.5 HP gas mower for my mom at the end of last summer. OK, so she didn't drain the oil and gas out at the end of the season after using it maybe twice. Now that spring is here, we try to start it and nothing. I had to take off the carb and clean it thoroughly to continue. Boo to the direction gas mowers are going. Luckily their plan to cash in on traditionalists has led a group of people towards a more durable alternative. This mower works great. I have used the mulch setting on it, and it does an excellent job. I bought a 16 guage 100' cord for ~$5.50, and it works fine. (The mower box and instructions say you need a 14 guage cord if you want 100', but 16 guage works if the amp rating matches). Assembly was straightforward, with the exception of some funky tabs that go where the mower handle fits into the mower body. I do not see the need for these tabs personally, as the grass does not have an opportunity to go through them. But I suppose they are included for a reason, it took me a few minutes to figure out how they went in there- based on the instructions. The small handle you use to start the mower feels a tad on the flimsy side. But the mower is so simple (being little more than a motor and a switch) that repacing that, should it be necessary, should be easy. It's pretty light weight, and I can operate it with one hand while holding the cord in the other, a-la vacuuming. It's noiser than I expected having not heard one before. It makes a whirring sound, which I admit is more pleasant than the sound of a gas mower (when they're running). Overall I'm quite happy with it. |
I bought a home! I have a yard!?! Now what??
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| Review Date: September 26, 2003 |
| Reviewer: Heidi, Maryland, United States |
| I generally knew what I was looking for when I stumbled upon this deal on Amazon. I knew I didn't want the hassle of a gas-powered lawn mower. I couldn't imagine toting gas around to power the thing, spilling it all over myself and my garage, then trying feebly to start the darned thing with a rope starter. My parents had that kind of mower when I was a kid, and it was always dirty, smelly, and impossible for me to start. So I decided on an electric mower. As long as you don't mow over the cord, it's a hassle-free way to get the job done. I went to the local home stores shopping for an electric mower, but found that not only did they not have very many models on display, they had even fewer in stock, and the prices were astronomical. This mower was a great deal on Amazon for half the price. It's not exactly feature rich, but what kind of features do you need in an electric lawnmower? Easy electric start and height adjustment were all I was looking for, and I found both on this model at a very decent price. Setup was a little complicated, there were clips to install and safety gizmos to put on. Once I figured out the drawings, I was able to get it together without calling Black and Decker's toll-free helpline. It has always mowed my lawn perfectly, even in fairly high grass. I get quite a workout pushing it up hills, but it's far lighter than gas-powered lawn mowers so I can't complain! Great deal... |
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