Comments on: My New Rechargeable Lawn Mower

By: Mark D

Mark D — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:11:06 +0000

I think that cordless lawn mowers are definitely the way to go. Definitely less hassle than gas powered mowers and a considerable reduction in emissions. Although I take your point that you can’t eliminate emissions completely.

By: Jeff C

Jeff C — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 18:17:39 +0000

I’ve had this mower for three years. It was great for two years. The battery is weaker but still OK, but the switch gave out. It’s a very hard-to-find switch and the repair from Black and Decker’s repair center (70 miles away) will be almost as much as a new mower. You can’t really get off-the shelf components for high-amp DC. So, we bought a new mower with a power cord. It’s not as convenient as the battery one, but it was cheaper and more powerful, and I don’t have to worry about the battery replacement or the fragile switch breaking again.

By: Ken

Ken — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:47:56 +0000

I’m thinking of getting this mower. If you are concerned about the pollution produced by the power provider to recharge the battery try a solar panel.

By: graeme

graeme — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:05:55 +0000

I am looking at one of the B&D mowers. Are you still happy with it?

thanks
Graeme

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:38:55 +0000

I have the same mower. Two seasons. Now the battery won’t charge. I get a about five minutes of use. any suggestions?

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:59:05 +0000

You may find the battery is happier if you recharge it right after use. Most do not like to sit in a discharged state for a length of time, as well as being more subject to freeze damage when less than charged. A couple charge-discharge cycles will tell you if there has been any permanent damage. Also, even deep-cycle batteries prefer a less than full discharge before charging. They’re just more resistant to damage, not damage-proof. Winter your batteries over fully charged!

By: Compost Guy

Compost Guy — Sun, 17 May 2009 23:45:20 +0000

Hi Steve,
I’ve only cut the lawn once this year, but I am still loving it. The battery seems slightly weaker this year, but I will have to try it a couple more times to be sure. It may have also been the fact that it was the first cut of the year (and thus very thick grass).

I simply charge it when I know I’m going to use it soon. It takes most of a day to charge, but it’s not like you have to sit and watch it.

By: William Fitzpatrick

William Fitzpatrick — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:58:22 +0000

Just got one. What a sweet machine. The wheels even have hubcaps. Can’t wait to cut the grass again.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 02 May 2009 19:48:21 +0000

Just curious 1 year later how you like the mower? Like yours, my old gas mower just died as I was about to mow the lawn for the first time. Hate getting gas/oil, etc. so was thinking rechargeable. Only have a 40×110 lawn. Do you charge the mower after every mowing and just leave it on the charger for a week or two?

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:39:25 +0000

Rechargeable mowers make a lot of sense. Even if your electricity comes from a combustion plant, it is more efficient than the primitive technology in a typical mower engine. Most are still stuck at the old Ford flathead stage of the 1950s. And if you live near the Tennessee Valley or other hydropower sources, likely your juice has no emissions whatsoever. If your power provider gives the option, you can specify your power come from a renewable source. I can hardly wait for a decent rechargeable hybrid car and motorcycle.