robot lawnmowers: LawnBott LB1200 Spyder Robotic Cordless Electric Lawn Mower anyone got any experience with using this, or any robot lawnmower?
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Lawnbott's web site shows a "30 Day Money Back Guarantee" emblem, but it doesn't show anything like 'click here for details' or 'restrictions apply' - if you click the emblem you'll see that your lawn must be pre-approved 'to qualify for the 30 Day Trial (Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee)' and 'A 15% restocking fee will be applied to validated Spyder returns'. Of course, we didn't know this when we bought their Spyder model, so when we received it - and it didn't work - we called them and they told us that our lawn hadn't been pre-approved --- so they simply refused to take it back! We had to file a dispute with our credit card company, who mediated and finally got Lawnbott to agree to take the return for a 30% restocking fee (yep 30%). BUT WAIT --- on top of that, they charged us $40 Shipping & Handling (we paid the return postage ourselves), PLUS a 3% transaction fee (because by this time it was beyond 59 days of purchase), PLUS the cost of a new mowing blade (because we had opened the blade package to assemble the Spyder) --- keep in mind that this machine had never cut a single blade of grass! So we paid them $1,199 and they ended up refunding us only $715.83. Hope you learn from our costly mistake! Lawnbott does not operate in a professional, customer service oriented way - we recommed buying elsewhere.
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The GreenWorks 25142 is an electric powered mower, not battery powered mower. Was this sent to buyer by Amazon because there are no customer reviews posted.
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I have had it almost a year and it is still going strong. I think I prefer the previous one the LM175 6 1/2 amp. It is not a mulching mower like the MM275 and has a smaller motor, but it is 5 lb lighter and lasted 4 years in spite of real abuse. My yard is lumpy, root and cane stump laden. I have steep hill on a creek and swamp like conditions in half the backyard. My lot is 100 X 116 which requires 125 feet of power cord to reach the corners. Next time I will go back to the smaller, less powerful version. I am still quite happy with the performance of both.the LM 175
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I bought mine almost 2 months ago and I really like it. I cut my grass every 3-5 days so I've had lots of opportunities to use it. One thing I've noticed is that grass tends to build up around the edge of the deck underneath. It's pretty simple to clean it off, especially right after mowing. Best part about cleaning the mower is that you can tip it and you don't have to worry about gas leaking out. It does take some practice with the cord... Mow the same way for 4 or 5 times then you'll learn how to manage the cord so you can go in different directions.
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Hey Vienna. I responded to your post in another thread, but I'll summarize it here. I don't own this version, but I own the CMM1000. The predecessor of this one. I've had it for over five years, and replaced the 'non user serviceable' battery at four years for a cost of 70 dollars. This version, the CM1936, has a battery specifically designed to be removed. Which would have made the process easier. I also live somewhere very /very/ hot during the summer (Kyle Texas,) which tends to trash batteries. I do recommend that you follow the manual's suggestions. These may have changed with the updated design: The mower should be on mains power whenever it isn't being used, even during the off season. If the mower shuts off during overheating, let it cool down. Don't repeatedly try to coax it to start up again immediately. Don't operate the mower if the battery indicator is in the red. Deeply discharging batteries, (Even deep discharge batteries,) reduces their lifespan. I bet that they also suggest to avoid living in, say, Texas, but I'm a bit fond of the place. :)
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The one we bought runs for quite a while - Maybe it is defected. I did three lawns with it. I am very satisfied with mine. Maybe yours is defected - call the company - they may be able to replace the battery - check if the battery is fully charged. hope this may help - check if the battery is all the way in
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www.neutonpower.com --- they sell not only the batteries, the mowers, but a slew of other lawn care implements. I get my replacement blades from them. (because sharpening them correctly is VERY important with an electric lawnmower... the blades have to stay in balance)
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No, you would want the "Electric Start" model. Search: 'Lawn Boy 10634 Self Propel Electric Start Lawn Mower, 20-Inch'
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If it is available it probably costs more than a new complete lawn tool as probably a replacement battery would too. I suggest buying another but different Earthwise lawn tool and use the 18 volt charger that comes with it to replace the defective one. All of their tools need extra batteries otherwise a fifteen to thirty minute usage grows to two days in length when considering multiple charging times.
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My yard is a pretty decent size (borderline big enough for a riding mower) and the edger/trimmer 24v battery lasts long enough to edge and trim all of my front and back yard...then I usually have to plug it in while I mow the lawn so that I can use the blower when I'm done, but it lasts quite a while and works great. I have used it for the dreaded "first cut" of the year and had no problems with it trimming the taller grass down (roughly 6" in some areas)
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I use it weekly and am very impressed with its power and reliability.. Ive never owned or used an electric mower b4...i am def impressed
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Actually I didn't use it....found that mowing at a higher setting was better. The catcher for me was too small, but as for the product......I loved it, so much better than those heavy rental ones. Just remember, if you have heavy thatch, do it twice, not to overload the motor.EDITED:::: Boy I blew that answer, most people ask about the grass catcher....sorry....Well the answer is, lube up the bottom of the bar, slide it in to the holes and put the screws in thru the hole in the unit and the bar, make sure it lines up. You can be sure it lines up by using a thin nail to find the hole in the bar....screw it in and you are done with that! Actually I didn't use it....found that mowing at a higher setting was better. The catcher for me was too small, but as for the product......I loved it, so much better than those heavy rental ones. Just remember, if you have heavy thatch, do it twice, not to overload the motor.EDITED:::: Boy I blew that answer, most people ask about the grass catcher....sorry....Well the answer is, lube up the bottom of the bar, slide it in to the holes and put the screws in thru the hole in the unit and the bar, make sure it lines up. You can be sure it lines up by using a thin nail... » Read More Actually I didn't use it....found that mowing at a higher setting was better. The catcher for me was too small, but as for the product......I loved it, so much better than those heavy rental ones. Just remember, if you have heavy thatch, do it twice, not to overload the motor.EDITED:::: Boy I blew that answer, most people ask about the grass catcher....sorry....Well the answer is, lube up the bottom of the bar, slide it in to the holes and put the screws in thru the hole in the unit and the bar, make sure it lines up. You can be sure it lines up by using a thin nail to find the hole in the bar....screw it in and you are done with that! « Show Less
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I too have had a CMM1200 for a few years and it seems that I have to purchase a new charger every two years. Don't know why, and I'm not a repair-type person, but I think my next mower is going to be MM875 12 amp. Tethers to a cord, but no battery charger, and it's 20+ pounds lighter.
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Purchased the Poulan PP1000E 7-Inch Pro Lawn Edger Attachment here on Amazon. Also purchased a 'universal' style brush cutter, but from the local Home Depot that works very well.
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The battery charges easily on household current. It takes about 4 hrs to recharge a fully drained battery. the grass catcher comes off easily. the blades haven't clogged up. the mower is essentially the same as a push mower except for the addition of a motor. I don't know where a second battery or parts can be ordered. If you come across a source please let me know. Rob
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The self propelled mower takes a car type battery is heavy and takes a long time to charge.I think this one is a better value for the motor alone even though one of the batteries is just 2Ah.also not self propelled.GreenWorks 2500502 DigiPro G-MAX 40V Cordless Lawn Mower, 19-Inch
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As a partial answer to the question, yes, I returned mine at 3 months and got a refund which I promptly applied to a gas model of the same machine. The electric never worked well enough, kept overheating, was under-powered and generally useless, HOWEVER my gas model which I have had for the last 5 or 6 years works exceptionally well with no issues, I highly recommend it. My use in a 20' x 30 garden twice a year plus weed control and some flower beds and the occasional trenching job. It will plug up if working in heavy weeds or roots. Mow the area and rake it out before tilling: lesson learned.