( 5 reviews )
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Posted: 08-10-2009
I agree with the other review that the chassis and axles feel cheap due to plastic. Wheels feel like they are going to fly off.First problem I had was the batteries would not charge more than 1 hr (supposed to be 24hr first time) so only got 5 minutes of use. Tried several times, left it overnight, etc but still no better. Not a huge deal, I understand things break and I would have just asked for a new battery or charger. BUT there is a major problem with the safety of this product. The blade engage lever that you squeeze and can release to kill the motor DOES NOT KILL the motor. The design of the lever string is in-line with the hinge so when you release the handle, it stays in position - does not flip up to turn off the motor. I wasn't willing to compromise safety just for a battery operated mower. A real shame, because I wanted to give this product a fair chance and move away from gas. Amazon support was FANTASTIC when I returned the product.
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Posted: 07-13-2009
I was a little skeptical at first. My yard is as uneven as you can get. Charged up the batteries for 24 hours the first night and mowed a thick lawn the next. I use two sets of batteries since my yard is about 3/4 acre and very hilly...but the FWD self-propelled lawn mower took to it like any gas mower I've ever used....and it's like taking 11 modern day cars off the road if you like going GREEN......It pops when you put in the safety key but well worth anything like that.....had to call customer service and they were very easy to talk to and very polite....
