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.
Vibration is generally a warning that the mower is not functioning properly. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or mower outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. Love mine, after having back surgery my gas mower was just too heavy.
Not only is it nice to look at, having perfectly mowed grass makes it more enjoyable to have fun out in your yard. However, if you have a sizable grassy area or just don’t enjoy sweating while pushing a manual lawn mower along, then a self-propelled lawn mower may be a good choice for you. The problem comes when you pull the mower backwards, towards yourself.
The mower comes with a single battery and a charger. The battery takes about 45 min. – one hour to fully charge. The wheels on the mower are plastic, but with good tread for digging into grass, especially since the rear wheels are 10 in. I already had perimeter wire installed from a previous review and that took me a couple of hours . Alternately, you can hire a professional to install the wire for you.
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.
And that’s something we all do from time to time when mowing our lawn. When doing this, the rubber “matt” has a tendency to fold back and go under the mower, and it obviously doesn’t fare well when going head to head with those blade. So you might have to pay close attention when going backwards, or you could just remove it if it bugs you, like some people have done. The Greenworks Pro 60V is a durable, extremely powerful cordless mower, and the closest we’ve seen to a true cordless mower that professionals can depend on for regular services and heavy use.
If you’re tired of spending several hours a week pushing a noisy gas-powered lawn mower, consider investing in a robot lawn mower like the Greenworks Pro Optimow 50H ($1,599.99). As with most robotic mowers, the Optimow 50H goes out every day, mows the lawn, and returns to its base station to charge up for the next run. It did an excellent job of cutting grass in our tests and was very quiet, and it offers cellular connectivity, a thoughtfully designed app, and GPS tracking.
Periodically inspect safety devices and cords for damage. If damaged do not operate the unit until it has been repaired by an authorized service professional. Keep cutting edges clean and sharp to ensure the best performance.