Is the mulching blade easy to clean? Would feathers clog it or pass through to the bag OK?
1109093
The blade is directly exposed (once you remove the vacuum attachment) but I don't see it getting clogged as long and the feathers are relatively dry.
1109094
Unless the feathers are wet, it should work fine. When you remove the large vacuum tube, you have direct access to the blades, so they are very easy to clean. Other than large or hard items which can chip the blades, the only time that I've had a problem is when something is wet, it tends to collect around the blade housing - which creates drag on the blade.
1109095
Yes the blade is easy to clean...just be sure to unpug it first. I have never tried feathers, but I would think it would be fine. The blade is metal, not the cheap plastic that some have. (that break when you accidently suck up a stick). I have even sucked up damp leaves without a problem. Just had to clean it out good when I was done!
1109096
Yes, the blade is metal, just make sure you unplug the it before cleaning. I haven't had a problem with mulching heaps of damp leaves and sticks, I'm sure feathers will be no problem.
1109097
I had no problems cleaning the blades... They clean easily... They never got clogged or stuck... It works amazingly well... The only thing I don't care for about it is that it fills up quickly... That's a pain, but then I have a very big yard.. It's worth every cent....
126281
We didn't have any problems at all. We mulched pine needles, lawn clippings and small branches etc. Its did a really great job and was pleasantly surprised how well the plastic blades held out. Very good buy!!!
980445
Yes it does mulch. The bag it a bit small but the unit has great suction power. The unit overall is a bit big but does the job.
1687577
It has the option to have the side discharge, or to collect into the bag on the back. So yes, I think that does make it a mulching mower. We don't use the bag, so I can't say how well that works, but the mower has been a real gem otherwise.
138171
No problem with the blades touching. Blades mulch and clean up grass and leaves great
2227352
My Dyson set at 75 degrees is not warm to the touch and there are no moving blades. Also, the exterior is smooth and easy to clean with a soft cloth. If that is what is meant by "bird safe," it fits the bill.
2096390
Operationally I'd say no. Not a bad idea, however, as it is a vacuum based system pulling air and leaves etc into the cloth bag, the material the bag is made of has to have a certain weave/porosity factor to allow the air drawn in to flow through with the leaves and escape, otherwise the bag would pop like an overblown balloon. Just as easy to open the bag and dump the mulch into a yard waste recycling container.
1930133
With one season under it, so far mine seems to be..... Mulches like a dream, even with a little slow of a blade speed and thick grass almost all the clippings vanish-slip below the tops of the grass to the ground where they become fertilizer quicker. You can cut the lawn and only get a couple clippings on your shoes-normally they'd be covered. The bag loads evenly, so you are getting full use from that.... note however the bag draws more battery so you won't be able to clear as much territory. ... the unit is light enough you can pick it up easily with one hand from the handle on top of housing (well balanced placement) but still heavy enough to stay on the ground when in use. Pushes easy. ... I'd better stop now...
2247885
yes it is easy to clean, I use it all the time. I only wish it were a 10 inch when it comes to slicing baked ham and sirloin steak for philly cheese steaks. but it's durable and easy to use.
1356848
It is cleanable. I've turned it inside out to wash it out. Any strong smelling treat will permeate it though. I use the pouch for horse training and I accidentally put a garlic paste laced grain in it. I washed it out a lot, but the horse refused any treat from that bag, and I had to buy a new one.
6377
I have a hairy, double coated mutt that showed up a few years ago and because her hair is long and fine, it picks up every burr in our fields. And she is why I bought the heavy duty Andis. I use a #3 3/4 skip tooth, cuts about 1/2" (you may want to get one that cuts 3/4" or more, but the skip tooth makes for a more layered look than the full tooth blades. Get the blade size you want but I would suggest the skip tooth blade for those thick coats. You may have to stop for awhile if the blade get too hot, especially to begin with. I cut my dog every couple mo nths so it doesn't take so much effort each time. You might want to do it outside also. We live in the country and I just let the wind blow the hair into the fields-easy clean up!
2217778
I use it to clean up in the yard. I would say it's OK to use on walks but is not ideal. Also, it doesn't take bags it is a scooper. I scoop the and put it in a regular plastic bag and drop it in the trash.
2055674
It will not skim the leaves 100% efficiently. Some mulch will be vacuumed as well. It depends on the vacuum setting as well as the amount of moisture on the small leaves. The more moisture will force you to increase the vacuum power settings and this is what causes the mulch so be extracted along with the leaves.
1829847
It will handle them, the vac function works very well and the mulching blade is durable. However it will be very noisy with the acorns being ground up! On the down side, the blowing function does not work well for anything heavier than dry leaves - the end of the nozzle is too small to allow a lot of air out.
502082
Pretty easy. The blade stays clean from the constant water flow. This tool is very messy.
1987056
John,I find the bag lets a lot if dust out....BUT it'll mulch just about anything you put thru it. For a small property like mine(110x40) it does all I ask it to. I will say this...the blower is really good, very powerful for such a small plug in but the suck on it is just ok. Wasn't expecting much from that...although it will suck up a ton of stuff directly beneath the opening...not much range. The bag attaches tightly but it's annoying to remove and empty.Hope it was helpful.
90835
Not quite sure what you mean by "mulching." It chops dry leaves and bags what it's chopped. If you mean actual mulched leaves (e.g., leaves that have fermented into a soil-like material), it would likely only chop that material if it were dry enough and in small enough pieces to get sucked into the chopping system.