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Black & Decker CMM1200
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$300.00 - $399.99
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Summary: The Black & Decker CMM1200 is an electric-powered push mower. It has a 19-inch deck and electric start. An optional chute is required to side-discharge. The warranty covers 2 years.
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Type: Electric-battery push
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2.0
Frustrating
8/6/2011
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Small Lawns
Comment:
Love the instant start. I hated yanking on gas mower strings. I love the easy height adjustment. No struggles there. I'm a fit 60+ woman with about a1/3 acre yard.<br />This unit started to constantly overheat right after the warranty ran out. It runs for about 3 minutes at a time! Very, very frustrating. Longer grass is nearly an instant stall even at the high setting.<br />Probably going back to gas even though I think electric is more Eco-friendly.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
No gas, no repair bills, reliable
6/26/2011
Pros
Easy to Push &amp; Steer
Lightweight
No Gas
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
I've had this mower over three years now and have always been pleased. I have 3/4 acre but the centipede grass grows slowly, so I can alternate front and back yards each week. The mower has a hard time with thick, wet grass, so this mower will work best for you if your lawn is not too lush. I have not noticed any capacity fade in the battery over the last three years. I can't understand why other reviewers say this mower is heavy - it is far lighter than ANY gas mower I have ever used, and that makes pushing the mower much less work! Another benefit that has been overlooked: if you have a lawn that puts up a lot of dust or debris (e.g. dry pine needle bits), this mower will not suffer from contaminated air filter, air intake, or carburetor system. I have saved more than the cost of the mower in savings from not having to take it in to the shop for cleaning and repairing the fuel system. If they would add some battery capacity, I'd give it five stars.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Disappointing
6/12/2011
Pros
Adjustable Cut-Lengths
Easy to Push &amp; Steer
Cons
Heavy
Requires Constant Maintenance
Best Uses
Comment:
I have a very small front and back yard. This LM is a perfect choice, in principle, for small yards as a single charge works for multiple mows. <br /><br />BUT. <br /><br />I have had nothing but problems with this model. The lower handle pieces completely sheared off at the mounting bolts and the replacement parts are on back order unil the end of August (2.5 months from now). <br /><br />The battery has been replaced twice now and the new battery and charging unit do not communicate with each other, ie the light that indicates charging status always stays red (indicating still charging).<br /><br />Very disappointed in the reliability of the unit.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
The Black & Decker CMM1200 is part of the Lawn mowers & tractors test program at Consumer Reports. The Black & Decker CMM1200 Lawn mowers & tractors features and specs include Can bag, Can mulch, Can side discharge, Deck size (in.), Engine size. In our lab tests, Lawn mowers & tractors models like the Black & Decker CMM1200 are reviewed on Bagging, Ease of use, Handling, Mulching, Overall score, Side discharging. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Black & Decker CMM1200 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Black & Decker CMM1200 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Black & Decker CMM1200.
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