Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manuals before operation. Familiarize yourself with the controls and proper use of this machine before operation. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. In their Q and A, Greenworks warns that their largest 60V baytery–the 8-amp-hour battery–won’t fit. But users of this mower have reported that they were able to do just that. Think of charged batteries as refilling the tank after the tool runs out of fuel.
Slightly heavier than some electric mowers due to steel. This model is likely a better option if you have tougher grass, a lot of lawn, or tend to mow when grass it damp. Alex is a lawn tool enthusiast who cut his teeth as a normal Joe lawn dad. After burning through expensive, fancy tools, Alex became dedicated to finding the best tools on the planet.
And it stores vertically, taking up less space in your garage or shed for added convenience. The seven-position, single-lever height adjustment allows you to adjust the blade height for a variety of mowing situations. With mine set to next to lowest position, the mower never choked out on even tall, thick grass — something that frequently occurs with my gas-powered mower. With a powerful machine like a self-propelled lawnmower, safety is a key concern for many shoppers. Keep in mind that many mowers come with a built-in safety feature where the mower only starts and runs if the operator squeezes a bar on the handle. This way, if you slip and fall on the ground, you won’t be near spinning blades.
These provide you with more control and maneuverability when steering your mower. Take a look at how easy it is to start your self-propelled lawnmower. Traditional ones have a recoil start with a pull rope.
Otherwise, the wheels lock up and you find yourself having to drag the mower backward. I’m impatient, so giving the mower that extra second or two is something I am still dealing with. While simple, the starting process has both good and not-so-good features. There are left and right blade and self-propelled levers on both sides of the handle. This is good for both left or right-handed people, but if one side lever is squeezed, the other lever also moves. If the other hand is just holding onto the handle under the lever , it will be squeezed by the handle.