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Item Details
_Buyer's Guide: Lawn Mowers
ILC Reference NO 71:20:001
Item sourced from ILC SA database
Short Description
A wide range of mowers are available to suit the needs of different gardeners. Mowing the lawn can be more manageable if the task is broken down, so that the whole lawn is not mowed in one session. The grass should not be cut too closely as this makes it harder to push the mower.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier information for pricing details.
Features
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
Ease of getting the mower to the point of use
Method and ease of starting (pull cord, electric switch, key start)
Ease of opening petrol cap and refueling
Ease of pushing and manoeuvring the mower
Stability on rough or sloped terrain
Push handle height and grip
Appropriate protection for feet (blade guard)
Grass catcher: ease of fitting; durability and capacity
Ease of storage
Noise level and vibration
Maintenance required
Type of power (eg electric, battery, petrol, manual)
OPTIONS
Height adjustable handles
Folding handles for storage
Rear grass catcher
Mulching mower
Adjustable wheel heights
Ride-on mowers
Self propulsion
Safety lock off switch
Automatic overload cutout
Full insulation
Blade rotation indicator (shows when blade is stationary or moving)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Talk to a retailer.
Check Choice Magazine.
Models
HAND CYLINDER MOWERS
Very light and easy to push. Also easy to manoeuvre in confined spaces. Not as powerful as the powered mowers and therefore the task can take a lot longer to finish. A quiet mower.
ELECTRIC POWERED MOWERS
Light and easy to push. Some models hover above the ground on an air cushion. Not suitable for users requiring extra stability when walking. The cable may cause a hazard and can get caught on trees and other items in the garden area. A quiet mower. The controls are often at the top of the handles.
BATTERY POWERED MOWERS
Tend to be heavier than electrically powered mowers. No cable.
PETROL MOWERS
Good for cutting long grass. Vibrates and can be noisy. A heavy mower.
DRIVEN vs UNDRIVEN MOWERS
On a driven mower the motor propels the mower and the cutting blades. On an undriven mower the motor drives the blades only, which means the attendant needs to push the mower. Some attendants may find a driven mower too fast and difficult to keep up with.
Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standards are applicable to the materials used in, and the manufacturing processes applied to products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specified Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of an item as to its compliance with the relevant Australian Standard(s).
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