While it gives the deck less interruption in airflow, we’re surprised Greenworks didn’t come up with a rear-mounted side-discharge option as some other manufacturers have. We liked the range of the self-propelled mechanism and motor. The maximum speed let me walk as fast as I might want while the slowest speed kept me at a leisurely pace., If anything, I wished the low end could go even slower. When cutting really thick grass slowing down definitely helps. We prefer onboard charging, but that’s not the direction Greenworks is going right now. You might raise your eyebrows at that, however, it actually gets all six batteries back to a full charge in just 90 minutes.
Stop the machine and wait until the engine stops before you install or remove the battery pack. Pull the height adjustment lever forward to decrease the cutting height. Do not put in the safety key or the battery pack until you assemble all the parts. Do not modify or attempt to repair the mower or the battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck.
It’s not quite up to the performance level of a farm and ranch chainsaw, but it’s much better than most homeowner gas saws we’ve used. With no gas hassles to worry about, it’s a great solution for seasonal yard work, post-hurricane/storm cleanup, and making your neighbors jealous while they yank their pull cord 50 times. Ramping up the chain, the saw quietly came to life compared to our gas saws.
Look for a mower that has a wash-out port on the deck. This way, you can just hook up your garden hose to the mower and rinse out all of the grass clippings from the blades. Self-propelled lawn mowers that are front-wheel drive provide more dexterity when it comes to turning and maneuvering. This kind of mower is perfect for those who have flat lawns.
Of course, that instant-on without pull starting is one of the major benefits of kicking the gas can for lithium-ion power. Running just under 67 feet per second, the chain melted right through 14 inches of oak like butter. Satisfied with the cut, we decided to push it a little harder and see if the chain would bog. It can, but the brushless motor has the torque to keep the chain moving better than most cordless saws. Another feature I really like is the battery level gauge on the handle. It indicates which battery pack the mower currently draws from, and how much power each battery has at any given time.
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On the other hand, if you have a sloped lawn, then a rear-wheel drive lawn mower is a better choice. The ease of use with the controls of the saw was a pleasant surprise. There is no additional on/off switch or mode selector. Simply insert a battery, pull the chain brake towards the rear of the saw, press the safety catch lever, then pull the trigger and start cutting. It is a very intuitive process and reminds me of using a traditional gas powered saw. This mower also offers the user the ability to control how fast the self-propelled function works.