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Reviewer: M. Santiago| Date:2009-07-21

No need for grass bag as the mulching is fabulous. I do not have to sweep after mowing, the cut grass is smaller than an eighth of an inch! The mover makes more noise than I expected but has a powerful sound. I mowed the lawn two times and still have two green lights for battery charge. I have about 3000 square feet of lawn. The mower is heavy but how often does one lift a mower? I would like to review this next year after a winter test. For now, I am completely satisfied with this mower. Neighbors comment on how nice my lawn looks after mowing.

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Reviewer: Donald L. Mccloud| Date:2009-07-14

my new earthwise lawnmower was delivered as promised on time there was a problem fex ex bend the axle ,but earthwise send a new one out in 2 days,was worryed about the battery because of the reviews and ordered a 2nd one ,but I think I spented money I didnt need to do as,I have cut my grass 3 time now and had 2 green lights left.I have about 9600 sq. ft. to cut.
buy one you will be glad you did.
don mccloud
madison il.

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Reviewer: CoastalJen| Date:2009-07-12

I love this mower. Given I am not mechanically inclined, I had my doubts when I thought of "assembling" it. However, it was an easy task. I just assembled it on my front porch (where the UPS man dumped it) and pushed it around into the garage after I was done.

The battery did not come charged as some reviews claimed. I followed the directions and charged it. Right at l5 hours the light changed from red to green showing that charging was complete.

It is not difficult to push in my opinion. I did worry when I read it was heavy. My last mower was a Toro 2 Cycle mower, and this one is no heavier.

I LOVED my old mower, but I was tired of hassling with it needing maintenance each year (spark plugs, etc.) I never knew what was wrong when it died. However, I really wish I had bought this mower sooner. It runs quietly, leaves no smoke, is cool when you finish, and is a breeze to start and stop.

I can't imagine anyone would not like the mower!

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Reviewer: Falcon_01| Date:2009-07-10

Like another reviewer, I don't like the flimsy front wheels- one of the caps already fell off and got chewed up and spat out in pieces before I realized it... that aside, this thing mows great! I can mow the yard without worrying about gas, oil, stabilizer, or having to get the darned thing fixed when something gets gummed up in it.
After reading multiple reviews on this and other products, I chose this, and am happy with it- especially after first buying an expensive reel mower. This is much quieter than I expected- much quieter than the reel mower or any gas mower I've previously used. The motor is powerful enough to handle the thick grass I have, and it's worth every penny.

I haven't used the bag, taking others experience into account- yes, it mulches the grass fine enough to just leave it there. I'll probably be calling for a replacement wheel when I get around to it, but mechanically and electrically, this thing is quite sound and scissors aside, it has less likelyhood of attracting zombies than any of its contemporary grass-cutting devices.

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Reviewer: Laurie Wisecup| Date:2009-07-09

This mower is perfect if you don't have a huge lawn. We have less than 1/2 an acre and we were able to mow our whole lawn 2X before charging it. It is very easy to push, I am a small female, 5' tall, 110 pounds. The handle adjusts for my small stature. It is much quieter than my gas mower. I really love it!

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Reviewer: M. Santiago| Date:2009-07-21

No need for grass bag as the mulching is fabulous. I do not have to sweep after mowing, the cut grass is smaller than an eighth of an inch! The mover makes more noise than I expected but has a powerful sound. I mowed the lawn two times and still have two green lights for battery charge. I have about 3000 square feet of lawn. The mower is heavy but how often does one lift a mower? I would like to review this next year after a winter test. For now, I am completely satisfied with this mower. Neighbors comment on how nice my lawn looks after mowing.

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Reviewer: Donald L. Mccloud| Date:2009-07-14

my new earthwise lawnmower was delivered as promised on time there was a problem fex ex bend the axle ,but earthwise send a new one out in 2 days,was worryed about the battery because of the reviews and ordered a 2nd one ,but I think I spented money I didnt need to do as,I have cut my grass 3 time now and had 2 green lights left.I have about 9600 sq. ft. to cut.
buy one you will be glad you did.
don mccloud
madison il.

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Reviewer: CoastalJen| Date:2009-07-12

I love this mower. Given I am not mechanically inclined, I had my doubts when I thought of "assembling" it. However, it was an easy task. I just assembled it on my front porch (where the UPS man dumped it) and pushed it around into the garage after I was done.

The battery did not come charged as some reviews claimed. I followed the directions and charged it. Right at l5 hours the light changed from red to green showing that charging was complete.

It is not difficult to push in my opinion. I did worry when I read it was heavy. My last mower was a Toro 2 Cycle mower, and this one is no heavier.

I LOVED my old mower, but I was tired of hassling with it needing maintenance each year (spark plugs, etc.) I never knew what was wrong when it died. However, I really wish I had bought this mower sooner. It runs quietly, leaves no smoke, is cool when you finish, and is a breeze to start and stop.

I can't imagine anyone would not like the mower!

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Reviewer: Falcon_01| Date:2009-07-10

Like another reviewer, I don't like the flimsy front wheels- one of the caps already fell off and got chewed up and spat out in pieces before I realized it... that aside, this thing mows great! I can mow the yard without worrying about gas, oil, stabilizer, or having to get the darned thing fixed when something gets gummed up in it.
After reading multiple reviews on this and other products, I chose this, and am happy with it- especially after first buying an expensive reel mower. This is much quieter than I expected- much quieter than the reel mower or any gas mower I've previously used. The motor is powerful enough to handle the thick grass I have, and it's worth every penny.

I haven't used the bag, taking others experience into account- yes, it mulches the grass fine enough to just leave it there. I'll probably be calling for a replacement wheel when I get around to it, but mechanically and electrically, this thing is quite sound and scissors aside, it has less likelyhood of attracting zombies than any of its contemporary grass-cutting devices.

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Reviewer: Laurie Wisecup| Date:2009-07-09

This mower is perfect if you don't have a huge lawn. We have less than 1/2 an acre and we were able to mow our whole lawn 2X before charging it. It is very easy to push, I am a small female, 5' tall, 110 pounds. The handle adjusts for my small stature. It is much quieter than my gas mower. I really love it!

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Reviewer: C. Hill| Date:2009-07-03

I love my new lawn mower. When you hear and start her the first time; my response was WOW! Smooth flowing with a nie even cut of the grass. Before I had to empty the grass bag at least three times. But with this machine I only had to change the grass bag once; and my grass was really thick. The no hassle of getting gas and pulling chords is over.

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Reviewer: Marlanea Bridgewater| Date:2009-06-29

I love this mower, I bought it early spring and had no issues putting it together. I built a new house on a hill with steep slopes and some uneven areas, but this mower has been faithfull in cutting a whole acre with great results! I love this mower. Its noisy for a cordless , but strong enough to cut nice turf I had put in, some of which is very thick. This mower of course runs approx one hour, so one hour times 6 days is what it takes me to cut my yard. My neighbors cannot believe that Im doing this huge yard with this cordless electric. It cuts nice and even. It slows down in wet grass or very very thick areas but it is definately worth the money. No gas, no stink, no trips to the station and no spills and no filling ups all the time. I have an hour , and know how much I can cut in that time and do my sections, its great exersise for me as Im middle aged and need help in that dept. Go get you one of these , you will be impressed! Only wish mine had the removable battery, so Im curious as to how long this will last. Thanks Earthwise! from a girl in the midwest who loves this mower.

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Reviewer: E. Jaggard| Date:2009-06-08

Our ride-on mower needed to be repaired, and most of the grass was at least a foot tall. I researched on-line and learned about the Earthwise cordless mower. The price was less, even with shipping, than our local big name homerepair store, so I took the big step and ordered it. It arrived within 3-4 days, I charged it as recommended, and used it the next day. What a thrill to see that little mower devastate that foot long grass!!It performed far more efficiently than I expected, and I was able to completely mow our large front lawn. I charged it overnight, and mowed our even larger back lawn the next day. It is a joy to work with, with no messy oil/gas mixtures, and no cord to get tangled around my many trees and bushes. Thank you, Earthwise, for a great product!!

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Reviewer: Scott Kushnier| Date:2009-06-07

I'm very happy with this lawnmower - very satisfied with the power and duration of charge. Very good cut. It is heavy & I need to drag it uphill - I can't mow up a hill. I like the option for bagging, ejecting, or mulching clippings.

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Reviewer: L. Shaw| Date:2009-05-31

Bought this 2 months ago when grass was very tall and thick....at high setting it cut it right down (with some muscle). Now that the grass is more normal size I can cut the yard 3 times on a charge. Normal size lawn...front and back yards (about 2,000 sq feet). Mower is powerful due to heavy battery which makes it heavier that my old electric mower, but still easy to push....take the battery out if you want to lift it.
Raising and lowering is done with one lever....machine seems very solid.
Charging is easy but must not be overcharged (24 hours max). That's the only problem....no trickle charge. My old mower had trickle changer
which is much better idea. I haven't looked to see if a trickle chargers is available for this mower.
Controls are easy....and I like the 20" cut.
I only use mulcher function...which works very well.

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Reviewer: C. Hill| Date:2009-07-03

I love my new lawn mower. When you hear and start her the first time; my response was WOW! Smooth flowing with a nie even cut of the grass. Before I had to empty the grass bag at least three times. But with this machine I only had to change the grass bag once; and my grass was really thick. The no hassle of getting gas and pulling chords is over.

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Reviewer: Marlanea Bridgewater| Date:2009-06-29

I love this mower, I bought it early spring and had no issues putting it together. I built a new house on a hill with steep slopes and some uneven areas, but this mower has been faithfull in cutting a whole acre with great results! I love this mower. Its noisy for a cordless , but strong enough to cut nice turf I had put in, some of which is very thick. This mower of course runs approx one hour, so one hour times 6 days is what it takes me to cut my yard. My neighbors cannot believe that Im doing this huge yard with this cordless electric. It cuts nice and even. It slows down in wet grass or very very thick areas but it is definately worth the money. No gas, no stink, no trips to the station and no spills and no filling ups all the time. I have an hour , and know how much I can cut in that time and do my sections, its great exersise for me as Im middle aged and need help in that dept. Go get you one of these , you will be impressed! Only wish mine had the removable battery, so Im curious as to how long this will last. Thanks Earthwise! from a girl in the midwest who loves this mower.

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Reviewer: E. Jaggard| Date:2009-06-08

Our ride-on mower needed to be repaired, and most of the grass was at least a foot tall. I researched on-line and learned about the Earthwise cordless mower. The price was less, even with shipping, than our local big name homerepair store, so I took the big step and ordered it. It arrived within 3-4 days, I charged it as recommended, and used it the next day. What a thrill to see that little mower devastate that foot long grass!!It performed far more efficiently than I expected, and I was able to completely mow our large front lawn. I charged it overnight, and mowed our even larger back lawn the next day. It is a joy to work with, with no messy oil/gas mixtures, and no cord to get tangled around my many trees and bushes. Thank you, Earthwise, for a great product!!

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Reviewer: Scott Kushnier| Date:2009-06-07

I'm very happy with this lawnmower - very satisfied with the power and duration of charge. Very good cut. It is heavy & I need to drag it uphill - I can't mow up a hill. I like the option for bagging, ejecting, or mulching clippings.

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Reviewer: L. Shaw| Date:2009-05-31

Bought this 2 months ago when grass was very tall and thick....at high setting it cut it right down (with some muscle). Now that the grass is more normal size I can cut the yard 3 times on a charge. Normal size lawn...front and back yards (about 2,000 sq feet). Mower is powerful due to heavy battery which makes it heavier that my old electric mower, but still easy to push....take the battery out if you want to lift it.
Raising and lowering is done with one lever....machine seems very solid.
Charging is easy but must not be overcharged (24 hours max). That's the only problem....no trickle charge. My old mower had trickle changer
which is much better idea. I haven't looked to see if a trickle chargers is available for this mower.
Controls are easy....and I like the 20" cut.
I only use mulcher function...which works very well.

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: Earthwise

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: ST00015

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Reviewer: Robert E. Roseliep| Date:2009-07-10

Outstanding twin cord trimmer with lots of power, makes mulch of tall grass and weeds. It was purchased to replace a 18V battery operated trimmer that would not last very long on a charge, even with two batteries and a hi-power charger most of the time it petered out before finishing around our house which sits on a small 60 x 80 lot. The disadvantage of using an extention cord is quickly offset by the power and ease of use of this trimmer. I highlt recommend it, good quality at a low price.

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Reviewer: bernshard| Date:2009-07-01

This weed-eater has power and is light to carry around. The product is durable and easy to use. I like how easily the string is replaced and or change your cutting angle.

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: Earthwise

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: CST00012

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Reviewer: 25 amzn| Date:2009-07-16

this weed wacker works fairly well and you will be happy as long as you have a smaller yard. otherwise the power is a little weak and you definitely need to buy additional batteries as they don't last very long.

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Reviewer: Mark Kelly| Date:2009-07-16

I had a corded Black and Decker Grass Hog that died after many years. It did a great job, but, boy, the cord was a major pain.

Purchased this as I wanted to go cordless (how risque! ;-) and did not want a heavy gas machine.

The Earthwise is lightweight and works well. No problems at all with the linefeed, turning on, etc. Easy to use.

BUT, it is very weak. I charge the battery for several hours and it gives me 15 minutes, period. So I can do a little here, a little there, and we're done. Which isn't that bad, but it is not strong enough to go through tough crabgrass. It certainly cannot mow down major weeds, just grass. My yard is small compared to what some folks have written and I surely have not gotten a half hour time out of the battery. Also does not cut as evenly as the Black and Decker did... it kind of bounces rather than giving a straight, even cut.

So I'd say it's kind of a toy, but boy do I love the no cord! Read the review about Homelite cordless... maybe I will look into that.

This just needs a little more power and a much longer battery life.

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Reviewer: Qwirky Grandma| Date:2009-07-07

If you like trimming or even if you don't. This product works very well and is lightweight to use. I did not keep track of how long I trimmed but the battery charge lasted with time to spare. I might add, I don't have a large yard. The convenietly placed button on the handle was nice for controlling the off and on use. Especially when going from place to place in the yard. I'm sure that helps the life of the battery. The automatic string feed works very well also. If you want a no hassle trimmer...this is it. I may even trim more often.

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Reviewer: Joe E. Partridge Sr.| Date:2009-07-07

Great for light duty work. I have owned so many line trimmers that lasted only a short while. This one is great and it starts every time.

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Reviewer: W. Leiner| Date:2009-07-02

This item worked properly only once. On the second use the handle got stuck after it was powered and I had to really play with it to shut it down. Additionally the cord did not self feed but it did tangle. I returned it and received a replacement. The replacement battery charger stopped working after one use. This seems to be a one use product. I am buying a Homelite version at Home Depot tonight. It too has good reviews so we'll see.
I would not recommend this product to anyone.

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Reviewer: 25 amzn| Date:2009-07-16

this weed wacker works fairly well and you will be happy as long as you have a smaller yard. otherwise the power is a little weak and you definitely need to buy additional batteries as they don't last very long.

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Reviewer: Mark Kelly| Date:2009-07-16

I had a corded Black and Decker Grass Hog that died after many years. It did a great job, but, boy, the cord was a major pain.

Purchased this as I wanted to go cordless (how risque! ;-) and did not want a heavy gas machine.

The Earthwise is lightweight and works well. No problems at all with the linefeed, turning on, etc. Easy to use.

BUT, it is very weak. I charge the battery for several hours and it gives me 15 minutes, period. So I can do a little here, a little there, and we're done. Which isn't that bad, but it is not strong enough to go through tough crabgrass. It certainly cannot mow down major weeds, just grass. My yard is small compared to what some folks have written and I surely have not gotten a half hour time out of the battery. Also does not cut as evenly as the Black and Decker did... it kind of bounces rather than giving a straight, even cut.

So I'd say it's kind of a toy, but boy do I love the no cord! Read the review about Homelite cordless... maybe I will look into that.

This just needs a little more power and a much longer battery life.

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Reviewer: Qwirky Grandma| Date:2009-07-07

If you like trimming or even if you don't. This product works very well and is lightweight to use. I did not keep track of how long I trimmed but the battery charge lasted with time to spare. I might add, I don't have a large yard. The convenietly placed button on the handle was nice for controlling the off and on use. Especially when going from place to place in the yard. I'm sure that helps the life of the battery. The automatic string feed works very well also. If you want a no hassle trimmer...this is it. I may even trim more often.

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Reviewer: Joe E. Partridge Sr.| Date:2009-07-07

Great for light duty work. I have owned so many line trimmers that lasted only a short while. This one is great and it starts every time.

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Reviewer: W. Leiner| Date:2009-07-02

This item worked properly only once. On the second use the handle got stuck after it was powered and I had to really play with it to shut it down. Additionally the cord did not self feed but it did tangle. I returned it and received a replacement. The replacement battery charger stopped working after one use. This seems to be a one use product. I am buying a Homelite version at Home Depot tonight. It too has good reviews so we'll see.
I would not recommend this product to anyone.

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Reviewer: Mathew Richardson| Date:2009-06-26

Bought this mower in hopes that an electric mower would be better than a gas mower. For the price, I couldn't get a better deal. The mower is easy to push and runs pretty quiet. The best part is being able to flip the mower to clean it and not worry about gas or oil flying everywhere. The only negative part would be carrying the cord, but you should know about that when buying an electric mower anyway.

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Reviewer: ESEver| Date:2009-06-25

If I could give this mower 10 stars I would. I live on a sloping, uneven lot in Colorado, with some steep pitches. As a 65 year old woman, I wanted the lightest possible mower with no maintenance hassle. Battery operated or gasoline engine mowers would be too heavy. I wheel this around like a toy, often one handed as I brush shrubs or flowers out of the way. It does a beautiful job on the front lawn. But I also put it to the acid test yesterday, and cut the rough area on the steep back of my property. This mower went through 16 to 20 inch high grass and weeds (slowly so it would mulch thoroughly), shredded a large sprinkler head (ugh!) and cut through juniper branches. It never stopped, and only slowed a little when I hit a really big pile of viney weeds to mulch through. I ran it on the highest setting, but it was great to be able to lower it with a quick and easy touch when I wanted to. It's very easy to stop and start. What a wonderful change from the pull to start gas mower! Also, it never clogged no matter what I put under it, just mulched this large amount of organic matter into particles so small they aren't visible. Be aware if you buy it that a cord does not come with it. Also, delivery from The Outdoor Store/Dixie Sales was quick: ordered May 30 pm and received June 4 am. July 14, 2009 update: I didn't know an amp from a watt when I bought this. At first I used a 16 gauge 100 foot extension cord I had for Christmas tree lights. It seemed to run OK, but I could have damaged the motor. So just got the Woods 2885 Yellow Jacket 100-Foot 12/3 SJTW Yellow 15 Amp/125 Volt Rated Outdoor Extension Cord with PowerLite PlugRated Outdoor Extension Cord with PowerLite Plug and used it for the first time last night. With a 15 amp rating it has plenty of power for this 12 amp mower. It was absolutely no more difficult to move around, and the Alert Stamping 7000WR Pro-Reel Cord Carrier is great for tidy storage, easy to wind and unwind. Highly recommend both these products, too.

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Reviewer: Kim Gardner| Date:2009-06-16

Nice mower. Mulches well - don't waste money on a bag. Needs to adjust to a lower setting so the grass could be cut shorter.

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Reviewer: L. J. Sorensen| Date:2009-06-15

I purchased my 1st single family home with a good size back yard late last summer. I had the intention of being green when purchasing a reel mower, but the drawbacks outweighed the benefits. My yard is uneven and given the different surface type and shape of the mower, it would roll into the valleys and actually scalp the lawn in areas. As the grass thickened, it becomes more difficult to mow through. I was unable to locate a grass catcher locally for my mower and it left clumps of long grass on top of the lawn. I always had to rake before it rained or else the dog would track in long bits of wet grass. I finally tossed in the towel and purchased this after reading the reviews on the 50018 model. The price was enticing but the reviews were also good. The day I received my mower, I quickly attached the handle and was off and mowing. Starts quickly and runs quieter than a gas mower. No oil, no gas, no smells to deal with. Easy to push through thick grass. If you mow away from the power source, the cord is easy to deal with. The mulching feature did away with the debris laying on top of the lawn. Adjusting the height was easier than the reel mower. Just pop the lever and move it to the appropriate height in one step instead of two. I am actally anticipating the next mowing instead of dreading it. In my opinion, reel mowers are great if you have a small, level area to maintain. I am so happy I purchase this mower.

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Reviewer: Martin| Date:2009-05-15

We had read the reviews of the Earthwise 18-inch #50018 ... and couldn't tell what was different about this one.
... except the PRICE.
I'm guessing this is the updated model and it lives up to all the positive reviews of it predecessor.
The cord clip near the handle keeps it from ever coming unplugged. The automatic shut-off handle is a nice safety feature.
I'm not sure if the rear "mud flap" guard has been altered (see earlier review of the 50018) but it was no inconvenience at all. In fact, it actually helps when pulling the mower backward. It brushes against the nap of any grass that had been flattened down when going forward, so you get it on the return trip.
Easy to adjust height. Easy to clean. I'm very pleased we bought this one.

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Reviewer: Mathew Richardson| Date:2009-06-26

Bought this mower in hopes that an electric mower would be better than a gas mower. For the price, I couldn't get a better deal. The mower is easy to push and runs pretty quiet. The best part is being able to flip the mower to clean it and not worry about gas or oil flying everywhere. The only negative part would be carrying the cord, but you should know about that when buying an electric mower anyway.

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Reviewer: ESEver| Date:2009-06-25

If I could give this mower 10 stars I would. I live on a sloping, uneven lot in Colorado, with some steep pitches. As a 65 year old woman, I wanted the lightest possible mower with no maintenance hassle. Battery operated or gasoline engine mowers would be too heavy. I wheel this around like a toy, often one handed as I brush shrubs or flowers out of the way. It does a beautiful job on the front lawn. But I also put it to the acid test yesterday, and cut the rough area on the steep back of my property. This mower went through 16 to 20 inch high grass and weeds (slowly so it would mulch thoroughly), shredded a large sprinkler head (ugh!) and cut through juniper branches. It never stopped, and only slowed a little when I hit a really big pile of viney weeds to mulch through. I ran it on the highest setting, but it was great to be able to lower it with a quick and easy touch when I wanted to. It's very easy to stop and start. What a wonderful change from the pull to start gas mower! Also, it never clogged no matter what I put under it, just mulched this large amount of organic matter into particles so small they aren't visible. Be aware if you buy it that a cord does not come with it. Also, delivery from The Outdoor Store/Dixie Sales was quick: ordered May 30 pm and received June 4 am. July 14, 2009 update: I didn't know an amp from a watt when I bought this. At first I used a 16 gauge 100 foot extension cord I had for Christmas tree lights. It seemed to run OK, but I could have damaged the motor. So just got the Woods 2885 Yellow Jacket 100-Foot 12/3 SJTW Yellow 15 Amp/125 Volt Rated Outdoor Extension Cord with PowerLite PlugRated Outdoor Extension Cord with PowerLite Plug and used it for the first time last night. With a 15 amp rating it has plenty of power for this 12 amp mower. It was absolutely no more difficult to move around, and the Alert Stamping 7000WR Pro-Reel Cord Carrier is great for tidy storage, easy to wind and unwind. Highly recommend both these products, too.

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Reviewer: Kim Gardner| Date:2009-06-16

Nice mower. Mulches well - don't waste money on a bag. Needs to adjust to a lower setting so the grass could be cut shorter.

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Reviewer: L. J. Sorensen| Date:2009-06-15

I purchased my 1st single family home with a good size back yard late last summer. I had the intention of being green when purchasing a reel mower, but the drawbacks outweighed the benefits. My yard is uneven and given the different surface type and shape of the mower, it would roll into the valleys and actually scalp the lawn in areas. As the grass thickened, it becomes more difficult to mow through. I was unable to locate a grass catcher locally for my mower and it left clumps of long grass on top of the lawn. I always had to rake before it rained or else the dog would track in long bits of wet grass. I finally tossed in the towel and purchased this after reading the reviews on the 50018 model. The price was enticing but the reviews were also good. The day I received my mower, I quickly attached the handle and was off and mowing. Starts quickly and runs quieter than a gas mower. No oil, no gas, no smells to deal with. Easy to push through thick grass. If you mow away from the power source, the cord is easy to deal with. The mulching feature did away with the debris laying on top of the lawn. Adjusting the height was easier than the reel mower. Just pop the lever and move it to the appropriate height in one step instead of two. I am actally anticipating the next mowing instead of dreading it. In my opinion, reel mowers are great if you have a small, level area to maintain. I am so happy I purchase this mower.

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Reviewer: Martin| Date:2009-05-15

We had read the reviews of the Earthwise 18-inch #50018 ... and couldn't tell what was different about this one.
... except the PRICE.
I'm guessing this is the updated model and it lives up to all the positive reviews of it predecessor.
The cord clip near the handle keeps it from ever coming unplugged. The automatic shut-off handle is a nice safety feature.
I'm not sure if the rear "mud flap" guard has been altered (see earlier review of the 50018) but it was no inconvenience at all. In fact, it actually helps when pulling the mower backward. It brushes against the nap of any grass that had been flattened down when going forward, so you get it on the return trip.
Easy to adjust height. Easy to clean. I'm very pleased we bought this one.

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