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 Mantis Lawn Mower June 30, 2008
Pamela J. Elkins (South Jersey)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
The product works fine. It was easy to put together. Not sure it is made for the long run as many of the parts are plastic. However, it does a pretty good job. The gauge is a little too low even when you put it at it's highest. Other than that I think you are paying a lot of money because it is new technology. If you can, wait until the price comes down. If you can't, I highly recommend this for a single woman because it is the lightest of all the electric lawn mowers.
 Poor Quality July 31, 2008
JCHO (Fremont, CA USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The product arrived with the hub cab fell off, it is a piece of plastic held on by a bead of silicone.
After mowing my 800 sq ft lawn twice I have noticed one of the wheels binds at every revolution, pushing the mower pass this bind would cause the blade to scrape the cutting bar, enough that the paint would chip off. This defect very much made the manual push mowing not possible because that wheel would lock up.
This product is not very well built at all, a lot of low quality plastic with poor tolerances, for example I was not able to get both sides height to point to the same millimeter, there is a bit of play in the casing. It did cut the grass decently when it worked. I love reel mowers but for the premium price, and getting a very filmsy product prone to breaking, I would suggest looking else where; I bought a heavy duty steel, manual reel mower and it cuts better.
 Marvelous Mantis September 10, 2008
Catherine (Chicago, Illinois USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I read all the reviews about this product (Mantis #811103) and I still purchased it. FIRST, I have no idea why some people have reported that the battery life was poor. Based on that review I purchased an extra battery just in case I ran into a similar trouble. MY spot of Lawn measures about 400 sq ft. I have a terraced yard and the Lawn care guys were either scalping my lawn or chopping into my beloved rose bushes. ENOUGH. I was drawn to the design of this machine and the fact that it is quiet and weighs @24lbs. The storage of this machine was also very key. It does cut beautifully, but pay attention to the blade setting! The first time I mowed was with the factory setting which is WAY TOO short. Now I keep my machine set at 40mm. (It can go as high as 45mm). That is perfect. It allows me to mow every 3 weeks. The battery has lasted two mowing cycles before needing a re-charge. BUT I should tell you that my Neighbor mowed HIS lawn (500 sq ft) with my mower on the same battery charge for 2 cycles as well.! Again, I really have no idea why some people had a 'battery' issue... unless their lawn is way larger than what is recommended. If you're a 'Green Person' or just hate the idea of LOUD noises and yucky GAS smells.. This is the machine for you. I am very neat, and tend to take care of my things. So the comment about the 'plastic' components? The Blade isn't Plastic. The outer components are. Just take care of things using common sense. The harder you are on things the less likely they will last.
After mowing my lawn, I used the garden hose on a gentle spray to clean the grass cuttings off. I let it dry in the sun. Not sure if this was OK.. but It worked for my Neighbor later in the day. So, no damage.
Buy this machine. Its a very cool machine. I've yet to use the 'Extra Battery'. Peace.
 mantis mower July 6, 2008
Carol Eltz (Columbia,Md. USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Very disappointed in the battery life .
I have a very tiny lawn and have to recharge 1 time to finish it.
Don't know if the battery was old or what !!!!!!!
Oter than that it is great I have severe back problems and am still able to mow myself.
Nice mower for small lawns... August 24, 2008
G.
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The mower is a really nice choice. I purchased this mower because I am out of town more than I am in town. My fiance is as mechanically adept as a tree shrew. The gas mower was beginning to cause some problems so it was time to get a new one. The electric mowers are nice but cord management can be a hassle. That is why I shopped for a cordless electric mower. I like the cut of the reel mower so that is the direction I decided to shop.
This mower does a very nice job, is light and easy to use. The battery lasts for the front yard (1000 sf) and a third or so of the back (1200 sf). This type of battery develops a longer charge after a dozen or so charges I am told. My only concern is that it seems fragile but it hasn't broken yet. It may be that I am used to the gas mowers that have to be stiffer to carry the engine. It is only this last item that kept me from giving it 5 stars. After a season I may change my mind and give it 5 or 3. Time will tell.
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