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American Lawn Mower 1304-14 14-Inch Economy Push Reel Lawn Mower With T-Style Handle And Heat Treated Blades |  | Brand: American Lawn Mower
Category: Lawn & Patio
Buy New: $79.99
as of 7/29/2010 16:04 UTC details
New (4) from $79.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 1605
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21
Dimensions (in): 21.4 x 13.8 x 10.1
MPN: 1304-14
Model: 1304-14
UPC: 026479130345
EAN: 0026479130345
ASIN: B000NHTH0O
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 14-inch cutting width | | • | 10-inch composite wheels | | • | Height adjustable from 1-inch to 1-3/4-inch | | • | Corrosion resistant, zinc-plated handle with plastic grips | | • | Heat treated blades stay sharp longer, making a quality cut |
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Product Description
American Lawn Mower 14-inch cutting width Reel Lawn Mower. 3 spider 5 blade ball bearing reel. Heat treated alloy steel reel and bed knife blade. 10-inch composite wheels with radial rubber tires. Cutting height adjustment of 1-inch to 1-3/4-inch. T style handle. 14 inch cutting width. 1/2 Inch to 1-1/2 inch cutting height. 8-1/2 Inch diameter polymer wheels. 3 spider, 4-blade ball bearing reel, 3 section roller. Optional bag: SKU # 75458, boxed. Starts every time as there is no engine. Doesn't need gas or spark plugs. Doesn't pollute the environment with fumes or noise. Great source of exercise.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 22
 Fine on short grass, bad with twigs and tall plants July 14, 2010
Brian O'Meara (Durham, NC)
We bought this for ease of use (no gas, no trailing cord), lack of noise and air pollution, and affordability. We have a steep lawn, too, and a manual mower felt safer (you stop and it stops, no whirring motor-driven death blades). On those counts, this mower has more than met expectations.
However, it has two major flaws. First, any twig (down to 1/8" diameter) will stop it, forcing you to stop, reach between the blades, and pull out the twig. I expected that it would stop with sticks, but even the tiniest twigs we have stop it. Second, it does a terrible job on tufts of grass, grass seed stalks, etc. We have the mower on its highest setting, but it just bends over tall plants rather than cutting them. I'll go over the same tuft of grass many times from different directions -- if I'm lucky, eventually the tall grass will be matted down or crushed, but not cut. We just bought a sting trimmer to deal with any tall (>4" grass) due to this issue. I imagine this wouldn't be a problem for someone with a nice sod lawn they cut frequently, but for people like us who do the lawn only when it starts looking a bit ragged (yes, we're "those neighbors"), this is a major flaw.
excellent mower for the money July 10, 2010
G. Stern
excellent mower for the money. perfect size for me (5'1" and less than 100lbs). does catch on sticks and twigs and doesnt cut tall spiny weeds but cuts the grass easily and without too much effort. actually its a perfect 30 minute aerobic workout for me! Amazon.com had it to me in 3 days! im a happy camper!
A fun toy to keep your lawn trim, enjoy some exercise and enjoy a summer evening! July 1, 2010
Sam
I enjoy mowing my lawn around dusk, when things have cooled down. This mower is very light and is EASIER to push than a power mower. It does the job. Using it regularly makes the job easier. I have a large plot and I do a little each evening to keep things in place.
I did augment the handle by attaching a sawed-off broom handle to the T-handle, using a couple of small hose clamps. It made the handle more ergonomic by allowing a wider spacing on my hands, which eased the pushing process. I read on another review that the handle was not so sturdy, so I do recommend this inexpensive and worthwhile addition.
I enjoy meditating (I do Transcendental Meditation). Mowing the lawn in the evening after meditation is a perfect way to experience the tranquil joys of watching the stars come out, smelling the fresh cut grass, getting a little bit of healthy exercise and keeping the lawn looking good, all at once. It makes mowing fun - not at all a chore - I look forward to it!!
Love it! June 13, 2010
nivek_nailgun
Owned this since Sept of last year and have several mows under it's belt now. No parts problems, no gas = no expenses! I'm a person who likes to exercise, so that was an added benefit also, as burning a few more calories isn't an issue for me. I am not an eco-nut so the 'green' movement doesn't mean squat to me (with the B.S global warming talk), so that has zero effect on why I bought and why I love this mower. I'll never go with a big clunky motor driven one again.
I'd give it five stars but the foam handles didn't hold up and I had to wrap them with duct tape. Small complaint and not a huge deal, but because of it I can't give it five.
 Great reel mower June 6, 2010
M. Schusler
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is perfect if you don't want to deal with the hassle of a power mower or an electric mower. Be kind to the environment and have extra room in your garage or shed with this product. Two minor bad things: 1. it's noisy 2. one cannot tell where he/she has mowed because there are no track lines, so you may mow over an area more than once. It takes slightly longer to mow the lawn with this reel mower.
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