Black & Decker 19-Inch 5 HP Cordless Rear Bag Mower #CMM1000

This Tools & Hardware Home Improvement item from Black & Decker was reviewed on 5-Oct-2008.

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1) Tools & Hardware Home Improvement Black & Decker 19-Inch 5 HP Cordless Rear Bag Mower #CMM1000 by Black & Decker. I purchased this lawn mower in 2003 and it´s worked well but finally died (2008)(I´m fairly sure the thermal circuit breaker finally went out). This lawn mower was stored in an unheated garage during bitter cold Minnesota winters, yet battery power remained reasonable until it just died.

I´ve always preferred electric lawn mowers over gas ones. It´s nice to use a maintenance free product.

This mower did have difficulties in deep grass (and I mean really deep - like two feet high) and never really had enough battery power to cut a full 3/4 acre. I would say on average it can cut just about a half acre on a single charge.

The wheels became a bit wobbly over the past year but still worked fine.¤

2) Tools & Hardware Home Improvement Black & Decker 19-Inch 5 HP Cordless Rear Bag Mower #CMM1000 by Black & Decker. I wouldn´t buy any other mower. I love this electric mower. There is no difficult pulling the cord like on a gas mower, or needing to have tanks of gas on hand to fill a mower with. This mower is easy to start, and easy to use. It is perfect for the woman with short arms or a bad back, like I have. There is no power cord to wrap around trees or get caught in the bushes while mowing. It is much quieter than other mowers, allowing me to mow the yard early in the morning if I choose, to beat the summer heat. The mower has easy to use hinges that allow for the handle to fold up for compact storage in the garage. The only downside is that the battery has a limited capacity. With a medium-sized yard, I find it best to mow the front yard in the morning, charge the mower, and wait until the evening or the next day to mow the back yard. Also, if the lawn gets too long, the mower may not complete an entire front or back lawn on one battery charge. If the lawn is mowed regularly (soon enough that the neighbors wouldn´t complain about how the yard looks), this mower handles the yard well. Another great quality is that since it is electric, it is better for the environment. I love it so much, I bought one for a friend, too.¤

3) Tools & Hardware Home Improvement Black & Decker 19-Inch 5 HP Cordless Rear Bag Mower #CMM1000 by Black & Decker. I´ve owned the mower for two years and have had no problems with it. It does take a bit of getting used to: you have to develop a feel for how much power the mower is pulling off of the battery, which I do by the sound and feel of the mower. This is only an issue if you are mowing unlevel ground, or thick grass. The mower will bog down easily in thick grass, and when it bogs, it uses a lot of juice. Otherwise this mower is incredibly quiet, starts like a dream, and does both my back and front yards on one charge. I´m entirely pleased with it.¤

4) Tools & Hardware Home Improvement Black & Decker 19-Inch 5 HP Cordless Rear Bag Mower #CMM1000 by Black & Decker. As many others have noted, the batteries on this machine are horrible. This mower worked pretty well for 2 years, weakened dramatically by the third year, and couldn´t cut warm butter by the fourth year. To add insult to injury, a certified Black and Decker service shop estimated the battery replacement cost at $200! Think about that - $400 to purchase and $200 every 3-4 years for new batteries. After 10 years you´ve spent nearly $1,000 on this mower and sent 100+ pounds of batteries to hazardous waste facilities. This mower makes no sense economically or environmentally.¤

5) Tools & Hardware Home Improvement Black & Decker 19-Inch 5 HP Cordless Rear Bag Mower #CMM1000 by Black & Decker. You will be delighted with this purchase. Very quiet, never a problem starting. Very good for lawns with lots of shade.

The blades don´t spin as fast as a gasoline powered engine so sometimes you have to go slow or cut narrower paths.

Amazingly fast delivery. Not available in most stores.¤

6) Tools & Hardware Home Improvement Black & Decker 19-Inch 5 HP Cordless Rear Bag Mower #CMM1000 by Black & Decker. While mowing the lawn may never be considered a recreational activity, this rear bag mower from Black & Decker makes the chore as close to fun as it will ever get. With its 24-volt battery, which delivers 5-horsepower gas equivalent at peak torque, this cordless electric mower represents the top of Black & Decker´s line of lawn mowing products. During our field tests, this orange powerhouse stood out above other mowers for ease of use and performance. Its versatile operation allowed us to mulch, bag, or expel the debris from its 19-inch cutting path. Switching between the three methods was as easy as removing the catch bag and the mulch plug--easily performed tasks when the mower is not running.

The most obvious difference between the new generation of electric mowers and the heavier gas-powered mowers of yore is the start-up. The ease with which this mower starts is almost stupefying. Simply pull and hold the thin handle lever, then pull the ignition lever, and presto!--the engine is running. To minimize safety risks to young children, a removable safety key must be inserted prior to starting the mower.

Once started, this mower runs like a dream and is much quieter than older gas-powered models. In addition to the lack of noise, vibrations were also dampened by the cushioned handgrips, a feature that makes mowing a much more comfortable experience. Another innovation is the method by which the mower is raised and lowered. Where once it was necessary to adjust each wheel individually, the height of the mowing platform is now controlled by a single squeeze of a single lever, which allows for seven positions from 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches. While this mower is much lighter than a gas mower, we did find that this Black & Decker cordless model, weighing in at 76 pounds, is heavier than its corded relatives.

The only disadvantage this machine seems to have is in the power department. While there were no serious problems during our field test, it was necessary to slow down or go back over thicker sections of grass in order to make a completely clean cut. This cordless model also requires a substantial charging time when first out of the box: the manufacturer suggests at least a 16-hour period initially in order to get peak performance and maximum run time. According to Black & Decker, the battery will be 70% energized with four hours of charging. When fully juiced, this mower can be expected to cut between 1/2 and 1/3 of an acre per charge. Though the charge is one aspect that needs to be considered when deciding whether to purchase a corded or a rechargeable mower, we found the added maneuverability of the cordless over the corded model far outweighs the inconvenience of charge times.

When you´ve finished mowing, the handles fold back, making it easier to store this mower in a tight garage or shed. It comes with a 30-day no-risk satisfaction guarantee and a manufacturer´s full two-year warranty.¤

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