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I was thinking of getting one. But do they cut sharp or do they loose their sharp blades and don't cut well? I'm sure u have to keep them oiled and sharpen ay all times? Which ones are good that are out there now in shops?

I have a large lawn but it has a lot of trees and flower beds so I opted for a self propelled mower instead of a rider or push mower. You do have to maintain the oil and sharpen the blade at least once a year.

Rotary blade push mowers cut much better than power mowers because they actually cut the grass like scissors. A power mower chops the grass blades leaving ragged edges which can damage the grass.

2007-03-24 17:53:49 by oceansofquiet

Fiskars explains the environmental benefits of using the Momentum reel mower, such as not using gas fuel. Also, this particular mower creates a ...

Great exercise! I love the sound of a good old fashioned lawn mower, rarely hear them these days! They're quite an effective cutter of grass, plus 100% eco friendly!

2007-07-02 08:47:23 by MIKE C

Price: $99.99

Heat treated blades stay sharp longer, making a quality cut
18-inch cutting width
Powder coated finished handle lasts longer and prevents rust

I have a regular gas-powered lawn mower, but it seems like a waste to use it, when I could use a manual mower and get exercise at the same time, along with saving gas.

But they didn't have any at the local big-box hardware store. They looked confused when I asked, and tried to sell me a riding mower instead.

Where can I buy a manual push mower in this day and age?

Check this out!

http://www.peoplepoweredmachines.com/ree l_mower_landing.htm?gclid=CKy47PX3g5MCFR Uvlgod6F2YFQ

2008-04-30 16:19:06 by Proust

Price: $249.99 $189.92

VersaCut design provides best-in-class cutting capabilities, including superior performance on all types of grass
Unique forward reel position provides the closest side edging of any reel mower and mess-free forward grass discharge
Fiskars' 5-blade push reel lawn mower delivers twice the cutting power to blast through twigs, weeds, and tough spots

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2008-07-29 13:04:35 by Linda S

I've had a gas-powered push mower since 1998 and lately it has given me nothing but grief (for example, yesterday I had to restart it 23 times in 35 minutes, and the grass wasn't even very high!). I'm thinking of getting a manual mower next time. Should this be our next option, instead of a gas-powered one? (We live in a manufactured home with a very small yard).

It's definitely a good idea.....!!! And if it's not too long when you cut it, you don't even have to "catch" the cut grass, leave it there.

2008-05-02 09:33:32 by I Dream of Avalon