The grass box is in two parts which slot together. This is irksome. It takes a bit to get them all to slot in at the right time, but even nearly all will work fine. MULCHING FUNCTION: choose from two ways to dispose of grass clippings. Collect in the 40L Redi-bag (TM) for green waste disposal, or use the supplied mulch plug to finely cut the clippings and return to the lawn to act as a nutrient.

The lawnmower assembly it self is so simple you don't even need the instructions, there are not many parts and it's quite obvious where all the parts should go. I like that I could install the handle a bit higher as being tall due to the 2 holes in the pole. There's the main body of the mower. The grass box and the handle are inside. You will have to assemble these. There are small parts in plastic bags that have to be cut open. There's a guide and instructions in English and Mandarin. There's no instruction on how to put it together bit by bit though. In this article, I will provide you with the information and tools you need to make the task of choosing your next electric lawn mower a breeze. I have reviewed all the mowers I have tested, and where possible, included a video review to show you the mower in action. If you need any additional help choosing your next electric lawnmower, feel free to message me using the comments section below. OK, so let’s jump in and get you on the road to spending your hard earned cash on an electric mower that will provide you with many years of service and ensure that you always have a great looking lawn with the minimal amount of work. I've now stored the machine upright with a bit of pressure to deform the plastic away from the blade.

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For this reason, the Bosch has also been awarded the "Blue Angel" environmental seal. According to the environmental experts, it is distinguished by reduced noise emissions, lower exhaust emissions, the avoidance of pollutants, and general benefits for the environment and health. OUTSTANDING RESULTS: The carbon steel blade provides an excellent quality cut. The choice of 6 cutting heights from 20mm to 70mm can be easily adjusted, and the integrated rear roller helps you achieve a precise, professional striped finish on your lawn. With a weight of only 6.6 kg, the unit is also particularly light, which is why the trade magazine Heimwerker Praxis in its 3/2004 issue sometimes asks for a little more weight on the wheels for better steering control. Overall, however, the lawnmower with 1.6 HP performance was convincing, especially in terms of the price-performance ratio, and was given an overall grade of 1.8. The specialist magazine Selbst ist der Mann (i.e., Self is the Man) found the mowing performance good in issue 5/2011. Unfortunately, however, when emptying the 31-litre catcher bag, grass fell beside it. Verdict

It also doesn't do any mulching, though you can use it on really tall grass perfectly fine if you use the top part of the box without the bottom to cut it, then a grass fork to collect the tall grass or just go over it again but with the grass box assembled.While petrol mowers are usually somewhat more powerful and also perform their duties on large and uneven terrain, electric ones such as this one are - depending on the length of the cable - ideally suited for home use for cutting small and medium-sized lawns. As an electric mower, it's also significantly quieter and more environmentally friendly than a petrol engine. Considering this is the cheapest mower I could find on here, it's more than value for money. Because it does a very good cut. So it's good. And it's worth getting through the hurdles outlined above. Offers three cutting height settings (20 – 40 – 60 mm), while the innovative grass comb enables close-to-edge mowing along walls, flower beds and lawns

The large 31-litre grass box requires less emptying, while the powerful 1200 W motor ensures effortless mowing, even with tall grass The handle ends up with the on switch being on the left, which takes a bit of getting used to if you're right handed. But you don't need to hold the button down. Press it and it will keep mowing. Till pressed again. Which is a nice development in these things. If you can put it together first. The box is surprisingly smaller than you might think. Reasons. It has to be cut open along the top to get rid of the sealing tape, and then there's actual seals which need to be either cut or tugged apart. The latter with some effort.

PERFECT FOR MEDIUM LAWNS: 37cm cutting width and 10m power cable makes this mower perfect for cutting medium lawns.