Gardena 4019 16-Inch Hi Cut Reel Mower

I bought this mower because I also bought a townhouse that has a realatively small yard. I didn't want or need a big, expensive, noisy mower. Most people who review reel mowers write about 'going green' and helping the environment. While that is a noteworthy benefit, it was not my reason for buying one. I wanted a mower that gave me exercise, was easy to use and maintain and will (hopefully) last for many years because of its simplicity. I received this mower today, attached the handle, adjusted the blades and started mowing. This mower is advertised as a 'contact free' mower, but found out the blades and bedknife do have to touch for optimum performance. Not a big deal to me, but it is worth mentioning. The blade adjustment is really easy to perform and check. Just adjust the bedknife until the blades are lightly touching and you're ready to mow. I was very surprised at how well this mower cuts. The area that I mowed was mostly weeds and it plowed through it with no...Read more