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Chicago, IL
“Craftsman Reel Mower”
Craftsman 18" Push Reel Mower —
Very happy with purchase. Product is excellent, although some might have unrealistic expectations for the technology (scissor-action reel mowing). Without the suction of a power rotary mower to stand every grassblade up so its top can be slashed off, you'll need to pass over your lawn a couple of times if the sight of a few missed blades of grass bothers you. But the mower's portability, quietness, and "instant start" easily offset the drawback. And it certainly doesn't scalp your lawn anywhere. Blade adjustment is a big factor in its performance, and is not so much a complicated task as it is a sensitive one. It takes a little practice to adjust the mower so it can cleanly slice a sheet of paper along the entire length of the cutter bar, the point where the mower works the best and is least likely to require multiple passes. Slightly tighter than this and the mower will barely move. Slightly looser than this and you'll leave too many untrimmed grass blades. Overall, using the mower is easy, healthy, and surprisingly rewarding...despite a little bit of imperfection in the results.Craftsman 18" Push Reel Mower
is recommended
by TestTrack
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