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"gardenlen" wrote in message
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they should be good on small yards when i was mower mechanic they
where never very popular as you have the power lead to consider when
mowing not to say you can get electricuted that easily but when you
cut the lead you need to get a newy usually. the flymo electrics if
you like that cutting system where about the best nice and light steer
clear of those black and orange thingies i reckon made to throw away.

not as powerful as petrol engine models and lots quieter of course not
more environmently friendly than a petrol engine model well a 4 stroke
that is.



On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 08:39:26 +1100, woods wrote:

anybody use one or recommend one?

With peace and brightest of blessings,

len

"Be Content With What You Have And
May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In
A World That You May Not Understand."

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My father had an electric flymow. He managed to cut the cord twice, but
survived OK.

It did a good job, but you have to keep the lawn mowed regularly. If you let
the grass get long it becomes difficult for the flymow to cut as the long
grass slows its movement and overloads the motor as it tries to cut.

The same applies to petrol mowers too, of course, but they have enough grunt
to bash through the tall stuff..