has anybody mulched leaves with this mower? Can a mulching blade be attached, and is that necessary?
1048021
We have mowed with our rider (our leaves) then taken this mower to chop up the clippings and bagged them. So yes I think you can but it is a slow process since the bag is small.
1048022
It is supposed to mulch with the exisiting blade. It won't win any prizes for doing so.
1859777
Yes it can, obviously you will need to mow much slower, i do not know if the mower has a mulching blade on it, so ? You can mow with bag off.
1074078
I use as mulching. Mower, only. It is very light in weight. Does a good job. Don't remember if it came with bag. Had a year and happy with it. My yard is not large. I mulch leaves
2209224
Yes, it is a mulching blade. Mine was sharp & ready to install when it arrived.
469797
I like the mulch but I keep my grass low. Also the way I use the mower does make a difference. Some people say that mulching leaves clumps. To avoid this I cut in thinner strips at a time. I never use more then 1/2 the mower. I don't think the brand of mower makes much difference. For me I don't like working with the bag (bending over, emptying the bag est,) I prefer walking around the yard just a little more. When I return from vacation after 3 weeks I do have to rake up. Unless I return from vacation, I always mulch.
1513688
The blade that does the mulching is built into the power head and acts as the vacuum sucker/mulcher and blower fan. As such you cannot vacuum with the unit and not mulch at the same time.
76055
Yes, it's on ours. It was such a great improvement over the old blade. Very effective at mulching!
15267
The blade that's on it mulches. You can change the side attachment to side discharge if you'd prefer to rake it up... but who would want to do that???
1460961
Hi EricG, I tend to keep in in mulch mode...it collects pretty well, though not so good with damp grass. Never tried the side action, as prefer to collect the cuttings. Cuts better than the original, however, IMO.
557429
To mulch, you need the cover. Otherwise the clippings just get ejected like having been cut with regular blades. With the cover on, the clippings are smaller than they would be without it. But, you have to cut more often. Mulching over long grass takes forever because you have to go so slow, and the clippings still pile up on top of the grass.
1074077
This wonderful mower mulches the grass. You don't need a bag. I love the mow and go for keeping up with my small backyard.
81573
Yes come with the mulching blade, and is very fine so thiers no trase of the cut gras, excellent mulching moaer .
1695914
The shredder/mulching feature is simply accomplished by "reversing" the way you use the blower.To use as a mulcher:Attached the wider plastic tube onto the underside of the blower unit. (air intake)This is where the air comes IN and where the leaves and very small twigs will get sucked up into the plastic blades,The mulched up debris will be ejected out the end you would usually use for blowing leaves into a bag that attaches to it by removing the air-flow reducer (normal front piece).As you can see, yes, it is always on, but it is how you use it, similar to a reverse vacuum, so there is no turning this feature ON or OFF.Hope this helps! The shredder/mulching feature is simply accomplished by "reversing" the way you use the blower.To use as a mulcher:Attached the wider plastic tube onto the underside of the blower unit. (air intake)This is where the air comes IN and where the leaves and very small twigs will get sucked up into the plastic blades,The mulched up debris will be ejected out the end you would usually use for blowing leaves into a bag that attaches to it by removing the air-flow reducer (normal front piece).As you can see, yes, it is always on, but it is how you use it,... » Read More The shredder/mulching feature is simply accomplished by "reversing" the way you use the blower.To use as a mulcher:Attached the wider plastic tube onto the underside of the blower unit. (air intake)This is where the air comes IN and where the leaves and very small twigs will get sucked up into the plastic blades,The mulched up debris will be ejected out the end you would usually use for blowing leaves into a bag that attaches to it by removing the air-flow reducer (normal front piece).As you can see, yes, it is always on, but it is how you use it, similar to a reverse vacuum, so there is no turning this feature ON or OFF.Hope this helps! « Show Less
219996
You must attach an extension cord of your choice in length. The mower only has a cord with which you need to connect your extension cord.
803510
I had this same lawn mower. I never could find a bag. But I used the mulcher all the time and did not have to pick up any clippings, they are used to fertilize the grass. I did not really need the bag, and after while it became an afterthought.
1082879
We did not put on mulching blades and it works great. My husband did have to modify to make it fit properly.
2000474
Yes, you can use the mower without the bag. There is a mulcher attached that does a very good job. I never use the bag.