>>> BlackFriday Earthwise 50120 20-Inch 12 amp Electric Mulching Lawn Mower with Grass Bag
Product Features
- Single Lever Height Control
- Comfort "V" Handle with Cushion Grip Soft Touch Operation - with Easy Fold Handle
- Handle Mounted Safety Blade Control
- 7 Inch Easy Roll Composite Wheels
- No Tools Required - Hand Tighten Assembly
I just used this Earthwise mower for the first time today first cut of the year. I live in the Cleveland OH area and my yard is 100% Kentucky bluegrass. I live in a new home on your typical new-home-sized lot (read; not large). I don't recall the exact dimensions but I believe it's something like 120' x 90' total including where the house sits.
I bought the mower and an extension cord on a Saturday using Amazon prime and had it shipped overnight. It was on my porch Monday when I got home from work. Nice! However I see now that it's price is less than I paid for it just 4 days ago but whatever. Total price to my door including a 100' 12ga yellow extension cord was right around $250. Great service from Amazon.
Assembly is cake just unpack the mower and install the handle. I'm 6'6" so I installed the handle in the highest position and it's very comfortable for me. Much better than the old Craftsman gas mower I'm replacing. That's all there is to the assembly.
Now on to the actual mowing. It's been raining here for the last few days and the grass today was still a bit wet. Very long though between all the rain and a TruGreen treatment so I figured it would be a good challenge for this mower.
First let's talk about the cord. Things like this pull some pretty serious power I would imagine so I bought a real heavy duty cord. The 12ga is a very thick cord and doesn't really fit well in the cord retainer hook but it still works. Just fold the cord in half and stuff it into the retainer and don't worry about the hooks. It stays put just fine. Now as far as mowing with the cord it's not a big deal as long as you pay attention. Know where it is at all times and you'll be fine. Quite frankly if you buy a corded mower and then complain about the cord well I can't help you. Know what it means to have a corded mower: You need to deal with the cord. I've never used an electric mower before and I was mildly concerned about dealing with the cord but a little thought ahead of time is all it takes. The best way to cut is to start near the outlet and work your way out. Make sure the cord is always laying on parts you've already done. Also using a cord that's NOT GREEN is a good idea too. Mine is yellow very easy to spot. If you get tangled or run out of slack just turn the mower off get it set and fire it back up again. It's as simple as pulling and releasing a handle. Be careful around shrubs and plants; again just pay attention to where it is at all times.
Really the only thing I don't like about dealing with the cord is having to reel it up and unreel it. Mowing with the cord is not a problem. I think I'll buy another shorter cord and keep one in the back yard and one up front so I don't have to spool it up and carry it around to the back. If you're pulling a long length of cord like towards the back of the yard just hold the cord between the handle and your hands and it's no problem to pull it along.
As far as power it is plenty strong for cutting long somewhat damp grass. It plowed right through every blade mulching it all with no issues. It bogged down a tiny bit on really long grass but so did my gas one. Just go slow. I won't comment on the side discharge or bagging because I don't do either. Bagging is pointless and a total hassle. The mulching this mower does is MUCH better than my old Craftsman which left piles of grass all over. Not this one the grass is buried down in there. It's not self propelled but it's light and has nice wheels with bearings that roll very easily. No problems whatsoever. The height adjustment is awesome too all four wheels with one spring loaded handle. Very easy.
Overall I'm 100% satisfied with this mower. It's powerful light VERY quiet compared to gas clean no fumes no maintenance the list goes on. Just know what it takes to use a corded mower. I'll never go back to gas.
