Black & Decker 19-Inch 24-Volt Cordless Electric Mulching Lawn Mower #CMM1200 | 
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| Brand: Black & Decker
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $474.99
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Rating:  284 reviews
Sales Rank: 9103
Media: Tools & Hardware
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 88.2
Dimensions (in): 35.9 x 22.6 x 18
MPN: CMM1200
Model: CMM1200
UPC: 028872012105
EAN: 0028872012105
ASIN: B000NJTFPE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 24 Volt Sealed Lead Acid Battery for Trouble-Free Cutting of Up to 1/3 Acre Homesites (grass conditions will effect run-time) | | • | Rechargeable Battery Recharges to 60-70% in 4 Hours and to 100% in 10 Hours | | • | LIFETIME 19" Mower Deck - Mulch Plate and Bag Included; Deck Has Lifetime Warranty | | • | No Gas, Oil or Tune-ups So No Trips to the Service Station or Gasoline to Store | | • | One-touh Height Adjustment Adjusts All Four Wheels With the Touch of a Button From 1 1/2-3 1/2" |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Black & Decker 24-volt cordless mulching mower gives you the power to mow or mulch your lawn without the mess, noise, smell and hassle of a gas-powered mower or the limitations of a cord. Using a 24-volt sealed lead acid battery, this mower has enough power to mow up to a 1/3-acre lawn on one charge (grass conditions will affect run-time). It can be operated as a mower by attaching a bag to catch the clippings, or it can be operated as an effective mulcher using a mulch plate; both the bag and the mulch plate are included. The rechargeable 24-volt battery conveniently regains up to 60-70 percent of its full power in only 4 hours, and up to 100 percent in 16 hours; the mower turns on quickly with just a switch. All four wheels can easily be adjusted with a one-touch lever to shift the blade height from 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches; the push handle folds down when not in use for more compact storage. This product comes fully assembled, is backed by a full 2-year warranty, and the 19-inch, tough polymer cutting deck has a lifetime warranty.
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 CMM1200 Black&Decker Cordless Lawnmower March 18, 2007
329 out of 333 found this review helpful
I just purchased this mower and mowed my lawn today. First, the positives:
1. This thing is as-advertised. There's no assembly required other than arranging the mulching bag and removing the mulcher - if that's what you want to do.
2. It was incredibly easy to start this thing - insert key and lift lever.
3. No mess, no gas, no oil, no air filter. The only maintenance described in the service manual is blade sharpening (once to twice per year) and battery replacement. (Possible two years?).
4. Charging the unit is as easy as charging a cell phone and it charged up overnight. It had enough juice to mow my 1/3rd acre lot with heavy spring weeds that were also a little wet without running out of battery juice.
5. It was very easy to clean. Just disconnect the key and then you can turn it over to clean the blade and guard without worrying about oil or gas spilling.
6. It's easy to disconnect handle and mulch bag for storage.
Negatives:
1. Although it's not incredibly heavy, it's not as light as my 5HP gas Craftsman mower. Since there's no self-propelling feature, it can get heavy if you had to go up hills - my lawn is relatively flat so no problem there.
2. The unit is basically plastic. It has a cheap feel to it - although I'm sure it would be too heavy if it was metal.
3. There's really nothing protecting the battery underneath the top cover and it's barely held there with a nylon strap.
4. The paper instruction manual is worthless. It has very little information in it and it's hard to read because one section is written and you have to go to another part of the manual for the pictures.
5. The unit came with Styrofoam inserts that surrounded the battery. I had a very strong feeling that these inserts were for shipping only and must be removed before operating the unit. However, there is nothing in the manual that states this either way and I had to figure it out for myself.
6. There are no instructions for how to replace the battery - you are instructed to take it to a service dealer. Perhaps they could have put more effort into the documentation.
7. The mulching bag doesn't seem to hold much grass. I had to empty it three times before I was done mowing.
All and all, I love this mower. I hated having to jack with gas and oil and filters and maintenance of gas mowers. Plus, this thing is relatively quiet compared to my gas mower. I recommend it.
very easy to use May 28, 2007
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
First, I would like to thank those who posted comments previously. They were very helpful in knowing what to expect when my new B&D lawn mower arrived. I had also previously purchased similar cordless rechargeable lawn and garden tools (a small hedge trimmer and blower) which had reassured me that this electric lawn mower would be a good fit. These items were also manufactured by B&D, so I was familiar with their instructions and packaging - which I have come to interpret as 'the simpler the better'.
Let me clarify something - I don't believe that I would be classified as the typical B&D demographic. I am a 44 year old female office worker, with a passion for weekend gardening. I do my own yard work and really appreciate discovering these new tools that make the job easier and faster. I also love the fact that I can retire my old touchy pull-start machines and leaky gas cans.
The purchase experience from Amazon was wonderful. I ordered this lawn mower on a Tuesday and received an email on Wednesday stating that it would be delivered on Friday. Sure enough, a driver appeared on the appointed day, just three days after placing the order, while I was home for lunch. I had the box dropped off directly into my garage without me having to lift an ounce. I opened the end of the box and rolled out my new mower. Fifteen minutes later it was set up and charging, and I was headed back to work.
TIP - bookmark the illustration pages so that after reading the instructions you can quickly flip to the corresponding picture. Also, don't over-think it - it really is unbelievably simple.
I used it the next morning. I still can't get over how quick and easy it is to start this lawn mower! No bending, no cord pulling, no coughing and sputtering engine. My only concern going into this purchase was that my previous gas-guzzling machine was self-propelled, and this new electric was not. On a smaller lot this would not be an issue, however I have a 1/4 acre with some slight, but definately noticable, grade changes. My concerns were laid to rest quickly as this lighter and more maneuverable machine did the job without adding additional strain on the operator.
I live in an area where smog is an issue. When I first learned how much pollution a gas powered mower generates, I was shocked. Now I don't have to feel like I am giving the neighborhood kids asthma so that I can have a nicely groomed lawn.
One final TIP - as you accumulate more recharging products, it is a good idea to label your rechargers with their corresponding equipment, especially the ones that you don't use on a regular basis, such as the hedge trimmer.
Happy gardening!
Where's the cup holder? May 26, 2007
35 out of 37 found this review helpful
I'm very pleased so far. Of course, it's been just a couple of cuts to date, of a yard large enough to be at the estimated limit of this mower's charge. But it handled the chore easily. This is a great tool, in my opinion.
Here's what I like. No assembly. Charges up in a few hours. Quiet as a blender, yet plenty of power (you can tell; it feels muscular). Stops instantly (leaping toad in grass). Mulches. Cordless, so you can take it far and wide (our driveway is one-tenth of a mile long through a field; it looks nice to keep the edge trimmed). No gasoline. No fumes. No roar. No pollution (at my end; can't speak for the power plants at the other end).
Plus it gives me some of my daily workout (trying to lose a few pounds this summer): it's not self-propelled, so you push a bit.
My only wish: a place to plunk my drink.
POSTSCRIPT: Months later I can now report that this mower is everything it promised to be the first few times out. It's fun to use. And I abuse it freely, pushing into fields of high grass sometimes to make trails. Still a very satisfied customer.
PPS: Two years later I'm cruising over rocks and roots in the woods behind my house and drove the blade up into the cowling. No problem: cut it away with shears, and I'm ready to mow again. So, yes, durable. Won't quit.
just read the manual first May 19, 2007
24 out of 25 found this review helpful
Some of the reviews almost caused me not to buy this mower. But I just liked the technological concept and I bought it anyway. Glad I did. It works great. I have some comments about the negative comments in some of the other reviews: 1. read & follow the manual & charge the battery over night before using it. Not a big deal. It worked great the first time. 2. I have a quarter acre and had no problem with the battery dying on me. I did set it at the lowest multch position which is about midway on the height scale. The height adjustment mechanism was amazingly simple to use compared to the old way of adjusting each wheel. The multch setting works well. I hated the whole bag routine. No lumps of grass, in fact the cut grass just seemed to disappear. 3. I haven't even seen the battery, no need to. The guy who took the styrofoam out of the battery pack should put it back, it likely holds the battery in place. 4. Nothing flimsy about it. It's plastic and it's well put together. If anything's loose, tighten it. Mine was solid. 5. Right or left handed? If you can use both hands on your steering wheel to drive your car, you can cope with the lever on the right side of the handle. 6. It's not light but neither was my stink-pot mower. I find it just as easy to push around and manoever as my old put-put mower, including on small hills. The manual is quite clear and helpful on how to do slopes.
That's it. I really like it. Buy it, if you can afford it.
Mower of Mowers September 26, 2007
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
In the summer of 2006, my Toro mower was not doing so well so I started looking for a replacement. I went online and read reviews of various mowers including cordless mowers. I opted to purchase another Toro. A couple of months ago, someone went into my backyard and walked off with my mower so there I was spending another afternoon online shopping for mowers. After researching for hours, I decided to go ahead, throw caution to the wind, and purchase the Black & Decker Cordless 24-Volt Mulching Mower #CMM1200. I wasn't disappointed. My yard is approximately one third the size of the recommended cutting area of one third acre. I estimate my yard to be a typical size (not including a house located on a corner). The mower has plenty of power to complete the job. One reviewer complained about the plastic which I found to be solid on the mower. I'd rather have plastic since the bottom inside of steel decked mowers always loose their paint. Another reviewer complained about the CMM1200 missing sections of the lawn. On first try, I had the same experience. What you have to do is overshoot the end of your row a little, pull pack, then change your direction. Since this is a mulching mower, keep in mind that your grass needs to be free of moisture when you cut. Also, keep the width of your rows the width of the front your mower (do not include the wheels!). I now have a beautifully manicured lawn that could be on the cover of "American Beautiful Lawn". My lawn is relatively flat but has a few inclines and I found it very easy to push. The noise level is quite a bit lower than a gas powered mower which is a big plus. A few people complained about removing the CMM1200 from the box. All you have to do is open the top, cut the backside of the box, remove the cardboard pieces holding the wheels in place, then move it out backwards. It started up right from the box but you need to give it a full charge before use. I wished I had purchased this last year (not sure if it was available then). My mower now stays in the basement until I need it. Best of all, I do not stink after cutting the grass! One possible negative is that I don't believe the CMM1200 to be as powerful as a gas powered mower but to me, the difference is minimal. Hopefully this purchase will help combat the environmental problems we are now facing. If you were on the fence considering purchasing this item, don't wait any longer it great!
Update 10/21/2008 Still working like a champ!!! Sometimes I still get "pop-up" of grass between rows which you can see a couple days after mowing but come to think of it, the same happened when using a gas powered mower. I am very happy I changed over from a gas powered mower to a battery powered mower. The benefits greatly outweigh any negative aspects, at least at this point in the mower's career.
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