I have MS and something with a lot of vibrations is a problem for me. I can not use a weed eater. How is the vibration on this mower.
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No vibrations at all! I have RA and that would bother me, too. I love this little mower!
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I really haven't noticed a vibration. I would imagine it would be minimal as the mower is light weight and pretty easy to handle. It looks like a cross between a regular sized mower and a toy mower. I don't think you would find anything that would be easier to handle.
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The handles are wrapped in foam and I don't seem to notice the vibrations. I also am disabled from a railroad accident and I have loved this little mower. And nobody paid me to say that, it's true.
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I would say there is very little vibration...very smooth and light, as well. I use mine for trimming what my rider mower can't get.
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You don't feel anything or hear anything - I am never sure it is even on. You cannot mow really long grass. I am using for trimming around trees, narrow spaces etc. as I have a riding mower. My small areas had gotten pretty long so I had to trim first then keep them mowed before got real long and then everything works great. I got it because I couldn't hold a weed eater type trimmer because my arms got too tired. I am not a youngster. This is a tiny mower so not for mowing anything but a very small yard or for trimming. If getting for mowing I would get the wider sizes like 22 inch etc.
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I ordered this mower with the same thought in mind....I wanted a mower that would be easy to maneuver and would not break my back when I had to lift it. It is one of the lightest mowers that I have ever owned. This mower weighs approximately 46 lbs.. If you are looking for a lightweight mower that will "get the job done", I would highly recommend this one to you.
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I have Bermuda grass on a small and fairly level lot. It is no problem for me to push the mower and maneuver around flower beds, etc. Adjusting the mower height was a little tricky at first, but once I understood the concept of adjusting cutting height, that was no problem either. Two cutting height adjustments: one moves in fairly large increments the other "fine tunes" the adjustment. I have had this mower just one cutting season, but I expect it will last many years. I like it a lot. Good exercise for me and it gives a nice smooth cut for the lawn.
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I have it on a generator...there is some vibration but it is still going...very few hours... My garden tractor came with an hour meter; it has over 1,000 hrs on it since 1989. There doesn't appear to be that much difference between the two meters.
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I wanted to know that myself. The skids drag grass and dirt, making it hard to push at times. I know the skids are ment for safety, but I plan to try wheels. I am very careful when I use my walker. I also need to replace one of the hand grips, otherwise it is the best walker I've used
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Nah. It's not very heavy as long as the sod is dense enough. I sometimes have to make a few passes to trim a few weeds that are growing with my grass, and it still doesn't get most most of it because the weeds or crabgrass isn't stiff enough or too long to stand up straight and get trimmed. Still well worth the purchase because you never have to deal with gas or your mower failing to start.
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I have had mine for about one year and the vibration has always been minimal. It sounds like something is wrong but here is the customer service phone number 1-800-4-DEWALT.
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It seems like on this one, everything that needs to be metal is metal! I bought mine for weed whacking my back yard and I have only used it once (ran it for about a solid hour). It started easily and never stalled. I had some really tall dead weeds and I was really concerned if the Swisher would be able to chew them all up. I had to push down on the handle to lift up the front of the Swisher to pulverize all the weeds, which it did fine. I was amazed how little build up of weed debris there was. I was also amazed that the whacker strings never broke (I know I hit my cinder block fence many many times. Anyway, it worked fine and I think it will stand up (although my usage will be limited). It seems like on this one, everything that needs to be metal is metal! I bought mine for weed whacking my back yard and I have only used it once (ran it for about a solid hour). It started easily and never stalled. I had some really tall dead weeds and I was really concerned if the Swisher would be able to chew them all up. I had to push down on the handle to lift up the front of the Swisher to pulverize all the weeds, which it did fine. I was amazed how little build up of weed debris there was. I was also amazed that the whacker strings never broke (I know I hit my cinder block fence many... » Read More It seems like on this one, everything that needs to be metal is metal! I bought mine for weed whacking my back yard and I have only used it once (ran it for about a solid hour). It started easily and never stalled. I had some really tall dead weeds and I was really concerned if the Swisher would be able to chew them all up. I had to push down on the handle to lift up the front of the Swisher to pulverize all the weeds, which it did fine. I was amazed how little build up of weed debris there was. I was also amazed that the whacker strings never broke (I know I hit my cinder block fence many many times. Anyway, it worked fine and I think it will stand up (although my usage will be limited). « Show Less
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My husband moves it around each time he mows. I have moved it as well. It's a little cumbersome for me. I just try and pick up a side and scoot it.
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My yard is a bit flatter but has some bumpy uneven spots. It works ok. The only problem you'll have with this mower is hitting weeds, the mower DOES NOT DO weeds. Blades are very sharp though and I was surprised at performance to cut the yard...hope that helps;)
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Check to make sure the blade is installed properly. It's easy to get the blade just off center and that will cause a really bad vibration. Other then that, it's a 2 stroke. After using it for awhile your hands will feel funny when you stop.
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I chose this model based on Consumer Reports review. I had previously owned a very inexpensive gas mower. TheLawn Boy is relatively quiet. It functions as described for a man. I am five feet tall, 115 pounds. It is too heavy for me to push. When on self propel, I am unable to control the mower. I am unable to safely use it. I never expected this as I have been the family member responsible for the lawn my whole love. It's a man's machine....not a woman's. Wish Lawn boy would design a mower I can use. If you are bigger than I am, you will find it operates exactly as it should
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Jesse, I have no idea, because I have not had that problem. I have used mine for a complete season and this summer have picked up grass after mowing and I have had no problems. Could something have gotten wrapped around the wheel? This would cause the wheel to stop turning and may have broken off teeth. Sorry I can't be much help to you.
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It's not too bad. There is a little metal guide on the edger that rides along the curb that keeps it in-line. I had some problems with mine the first time I edged my lawn since the sod had overtaken a couple inches of the sidewalk. I just had to go slower and estimate where the curb was. Sometimes i estimated badly and other times it was fine :)
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I use this stuff in Lawn Mower tires so vibration is not a factor. I suppose if you installed globs of this stuff into vehicles tires and then ran them down the interstate you would wind up with tires out of balance and vibrations like crazy.
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mine broke before i found out, but i think , yes. big weeds, thin soil, surrounding grass. all factors.
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Hello, not that I've noticed. The only safety I know of is locking it up in the garage. I have often wondered, what might happen were someone to trip toward the mower and land on it, I have a feeling it wouldn't be a pretty sight. I'd say, be careful. MAJORLY recommended though, great fun little mower for small spaces, and it makes a lovely little whirring sound as you walk along, which I personally find quite appealing!