I have the B&D cordless 36v lawnmower and love it but the height adjustment won't stay on the height selected and it drops back down to lowest while mowing. Any suggestions or solutions as I am burning my grass us?Thanks! I have the B&D cordless 36v lawnmower and love it but the height adjustment won't stay on the height selected and it drops back down to lowest while mowing. Any suggestions or solutions as... » Read More I have the B&D cordless 36v lawnmower and love it but the height adjustment won't stay on the height selected and it drops back down to lowest while mowing. Any suggestions or solutions as I am burning my grass us?Thanks! « Show Less
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sorry you are burning your grass we are having the same problem. I feel the manufacture has a defect here. my husband has tried everything to stop this and the only thing that worked for him was he has to mow the grass twice as much to avoide the burn marks. sorry I could not be more help with the problems.
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Yes, this is a structural problem with this model. I have the same issue. In my situation I prefer the leave the setting higher since I mulch with it and it certainly saves battery life. I used four hefty screws(or bolts if you want to drill the holes) and placed two on either side of the height adjuster lever and thereby "locked" it into my preferred height level. Ive use the mower for several months since and it has performed without issue. Yes I wish B&D; would address this issue but I like every other aspect of the mower so Im not going to hold my breath for a factory fix.
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Mine did that at the beginning so I immediately took it to the repair store. They had to replace the part - which was done at no charge to me.
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Love this mower! It is electric & has both mulching & rear bag options. You do need your own extension cord but it comes with the bag. The handles fold very easily & it's a snap to change mower height. Good luck!
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I have used a corded mower for the last 21 years after ny husband became terminally ill and passed away. I was afraid of the gas mowers, so I opted for the corded one. I am so used to it that it doesn't bother me. It's like using your vacuum. I won't say it doesn't get in the way, sometimes it does I have never run over the cord. I prefer it to dealing with gasoline.
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Sometimes if you wiggle it a bit it drops in Also make sure you have the right battery associated with the right charger. On occasion a battery will short out but B&D; customer service has been very good in replacing. I use an electric mower, trimmer, blower and even a chain saw ( which has a different battery size....all products are top notch and work great
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Try raising the height adjustment. The mower blades may be positioned too low for your lawn, especially if it is very dense. The instructions describe the 3-position adjustment. I had to lower mine from the default setting because I have a very short Berumuda grass.
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Make sure the strongly curved/slanted blade edge is mounted facing up so that the grass is draw upward toward the mower deck. If you mount this blade incorrectly with the angled edge facing downward, it will blow the grass down and away from the blade. Not a good way to cut grass!
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There are two pairs of adjusment screws at each end of the stationary blade that alter the distance between it and the moving blades. Loosen both (on each side) in order to make the adjustment. Mimic or repeat the number of screw turns on each side carefully to keep the whole thing in balance or symmetrical. It doesnt take much. I find the best cut results when there is a slight scraping sound as the moving blades move across the stationary blade. My neighbor thinks there should be no sound. We both think its important to spray the blades with WD 40 after each use. Regardless of how you set the blade, my wont easily cut anything tall, you have to circle or make a few passes to cut some types of weeds. I use it on zoysia grass and like the results. It is also difficult to cut real thick or spongy grasses. Hopefully you are aware of its limitations. I was surprised at the quality, fearing it would be Chinese drek, it may well come from China, but seems well built. The height adjustment mechanism is disappointing (takes too long) but considering the price is OK. I find it good upper arm exercise, takes about the same amount of time as a power mower without dealing with gas, noise, or flying objects. Remember there are some types of grasses it wont cut well, have a neighbor with a power mower mow them low for you, then you can keep them low with this mower.
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Mine also is the DC25, and does not have a lever to adjust the height. My understanding is they are self adjusting. I have a low pile carpet in most of the home but do have some areas that have a medium pile. I see no difference going from one to the other. I have not encountered the problem you describe with my Dyson, so maybe could be the pile. You could try making sure the bristle bar is free of hair, or maybe off the track. Other than that, I would contact Dyson directly and make a complaint to them. I would think the Dyson you purchased should be able to handle any type carpet. Best of luck to you.... Mine also is the DC25, and does not have a lever to adjust the height. My understanding is they are self adjusting. I have a low pile carpet in most of the home but do have some areas that have a medium pile. I see no difference going from one to the other. I have not encountered the problem you describe with my Dyson, so maybe could be the pile. You could try making sure the bristle bar is free of hair, or maybe off the track. Other than that, I would contact Dyson directly and make a complaint to them. I would think the Dyson you purchased should be able to handle any type carpet. Best of... » Read More Mine also is the DC25, and does not have a lever to adjust the height. My understanding is they are self adjusting. I have a low pile carpet in most of the home but do have some areas that have a medium pile. I see no difference going from one to the other. I have not encountered the problem you describe with my Dyson, so maybe could be the pile. You could try making sure the bristle bar is free of hair, or maybe off the track. Other than that, I would contact Dyson directly and make a complaint to them. I would think the Dyson you purchased should be able to handle any type carpet. Best of luck to you.... « Show Less
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There is no height adjustment. I usually just raise the plow mechanism by dropping the handle down a git. I am an "older" adult 70+ and I have a double driveway. This is a very simple machine and does a great job. However, I live in St Louis MO and our snow storms are usually not "deep" ones.
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I returned my unit as it was no where near the power and quality of my former B&D. The handle must be unscrewed on both sides to store in half. It dos not actually fold; it must be disassembled. I went with the Earth wise mower which is Fantastic! Good luck!
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I have used it with my Toro, and my Bolens, and the instructions show you how to adjust the height for all tractors. My son wasn't to happy that I bought the sweeper, he said that the bagger worked better, but after I set it up he now enjoys the sweeper, it evens sweeps the driveway and it can pick up the acorns and mulch, work great.
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I bought it because we had just resodded areas of our yard after a construction project and didn't want to run my lawn tractor over the area. The mower worked great just need to set the height appropriately and had to lift up on the front to go over some spots but my yard is starting to get back to where I wanted it. Highly recommend.
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I have found that when I mow my lawn with my electric mower I keep the cord in my hand and always work away from the location my cord is plugged into the power source. I never lose sight of my power cord and I plan my mowing so I can move around objects with out having my power cord get in my mowing path. I never try to hurry through my lawn cutting chore and allow for as much time as I believe it will take to complete the job.
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The height adjustment works via a screw jack. It is inside a tubular housing that bolts through the bottom left and right support plates and the top left and right support arms. What looks like a pull cord in the illustration is actually the crank handle that operates the screw jack hanging from the hook at the bottom of the screw jack. The handle has a eyelet in the top to engage the screw jack hook when adjusting the height and is removed after the adjustment is made.
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I just had the same thing happen. The handle switch lever on my Black & Decker CMM1200 24-Volt Cordless Lawn Mower stopped working and I noticed the spring is broken. Does anyone know how to proceed in getting this piece fixed? Thanks! Black & Decker CMM1200 19-Inch 24-Volt Cordless Electric Mulching Lawn Mower
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To respond to your battery questions. Here's my experience: I purchased a B&D cordless mower 2.5 years ago. Pros - powerful enough to mow even long grass - 19" path was a good size for our small yard - switching from mulching to bagging was easily done, with the bag being a good size for clippings Cons - battery only last 2.5 years and now needs replacement - replacement battery is over $200 for either the B&D ($209 from authorized B&D service centre) or $190 for an aftermarket brands. Summary - I wouldn't recommend a B&D cordless lawnmover. The high initial cost should have been outweighed by a longer life and lower fuel consumption - at only 2 1/2 years, I didn't receive the payback. Given the high cost of replacement batteries, the maximum life you will get out of this lawnmower is 2.5 years before having to replace it. I will be going back to a gas lawnmower as the long term costs are much less. The "green" B&D mower is on it's way to occupy space in a landfill.
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I pull, tilt, swing it all the time..I guess changing height shld be no problem its a lever type tighter wing type to loose or tight for height..i used a tool to tighten and really hv not needed to change it much...stays tight thou...hv been using over a year now.