How Do You Buy An Electric-Powered Rotary Mower?
Show your commitment to protecting the environment with an electric mower. Today, the dragging-the-cord-behind-you monsters are being replaced with battery-powered machines, making this an attractive alternative to gas mowers. Choose an electric mower if your lawn is 1/3 acre or less in size. Select a mower with a wide cutting swath. Many electric mowers are narrower then their noisier, gas-powered cousins. Keep in mind that a rear-bag mower collects clippings much more effectively than side-baggers. They hold more and allow the mower to fit into smaller areas. Side-baggers usually cost less, however. Try out the grass catcher. It should be easy to remove, dump and replace. Give the cutting height adjuster a try. Some are very easy to use; others require changing the setting on each wheel. Remember that you’ll have to mow more frequently because most electric mowers can’t handle tall, thick or wet grass very well. Ask how the deadman bail works. This is a required safety feature that e
