What is a Manual Mower?
A manual mower is a lawn mower which is pushed and powered by hand, with no engine to move the mower blades. Using a manual mower requires more effort on the part of the person doing the mowing, but it is more environmentally sound than using a powered mower, because it does not require gasoline or electricity. Many hardware and garden supply stores sell manual mowers, and they can also be ordered through specialty companies. Most manual mowers are of the reel mower design, which involves a set of blades mounted on a spinning cylinder. As someone walks forward with the mower, the reel turns, and the rotating blades cut the grass. Most reel mowers have at least five blades, creating a whirling vortex of blades which is designed to cut grass smoothly and efficiently. The height of the blades can be adjusted for people who want a shorter or taller lawn; tall lawns are less prone to developing weeds. Using a manual mower is very simple. The mower is equipped with a handle, allowing someone
