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Manufacturer Info
Black & Decker 101 Schilling Rd. Hunt Valley, MD 21031 USA 800-544-6986 www.blackanddecker.com |
Pros
- Battery operated, cordless operation.
- Clean machine; no gas or fumes.
- Flip-of-a-switch starting.
- One-touch height adjustment.
- Quiet.
Cons
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Battery operated lawn care products have come a long way in the past few years. One of the best examples is the Black and Decker CMM1000 19” Cordless Lawn Mower.
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Right out of the box the CMM1000 is different. First, there is no assembly required.
Unlike other mowers requiring gas, the CMM1000 mower is a welcome change to the environment and to anyone who has ever inhaled the fumes or listened to the noise from a gas mower. In addition to the battery, one of the best features on this lawn mower is the starter that requires one flip of a switch, compared to the many pulls of a starting cord that gas powered mowers require. Another feature worth noting is the one-touch height adjustment. This feature adjusts all four wheels from 1 ½" – 3 ½", for that perfectly manicured look.
CMM1000 can cut up to 1/3 of an acre on a full charge. We cut 1/8 of an acre without losing power and were pleased to have the option of either mulching or bagging. The battery charged up to 60% after 4 hours and 100% after 16 hours.
We found this mower worked fine and would recommend it for ordinary use.
Cost: US$449
Black & Decker Cordless Mower - CMM1000: Created on August 2nd, 2006. Last Modified on August 2nd, 2006
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