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Black & Decker CM1936

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$389.00 - $399.99

Summary: The Black & Decker CM1936 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

About - Black & Decker CM1936
This Black & Decker mower's rating consists of: Mulching: Reflects a combination of evenness, which is how close the mowers came to even, carpet-like mowing, and how completely the mower distributed the clippings over the lawn's surface. Bagging: Denotes a combination of evenness, which is how close the mowers came to even, carpet-like mowing, and how many clippings the bag held before it filled or the chute clogged. Side discharging: A combination of evenness, which is how close the mowers came to even, carpet-like mowing, and how evenly clippings were dispersed from the side-discharge chute. Handling: Includes ease of operating the drive controls (for self-propelled models), pushing and pulling, making U-turns, and maneuvering in tight spots. Ease of use: Includes ease of starting the engine, operating the blade-stopping controls, shifting speeds (for self-propelled), and adjusting the cutting height. Bag convenience and ease of changing modes are separate judgments that contribute to the overall score.

About - Black & Decker CM1936

This Black & Decker mower's rating consists of:

Mulching: Reflects a combination of evenness, which is how close the mowers came to even, carpet-like mowing, and how completely the mower distributed the clippings over the lawn's surface.

Bagging: Denotes a combination of evenness, which is how close the mowers came to even, carpet-like mowing, and how many clippings the bag held before it filled or the chute clogged.

Side discharging: A combination of evenness, which is how close the mowers came to even, carpet-like mowing, and how evenly clippings were dispersed from the side-discharge chute.

Handling: Includes ease of operating the drive controls (for self-propelled models), pushing and pulling, making U-turns, and maneuvering in tight spots.

Ease of use: Includes ease of starting the engine, operating the blade-stopping controls, shifting speeds (for self-propelled), and adjusting the cutting height. Bag convenience and ease of changing modes are separate judgments that contribute to the overall score.

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About This Brand
Black & Decker is the leading manufacturer and marketer of corded electric and electric rechargeable mowers. Black & Decker mowers are available in only sub-20-inch cutting widths and in mulching and rear-bag configurations. Black & Decker mowers are widely available online and through Home Depot, Lowe's, and Wal-Mart.
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About This Brand

Black & Decker is the leading manufacturer and marketer of corded electric and electric rechargeable mowers. Black & Decker mowers are available in only sub-20-inch cutting widths and in mulching and rear-bag configurations. Black & Decker mowers are widely available online and through Home Depot, Lowe's, and Wal-Mart.

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Features & Specs - Black & Decker CM1936
Can bag Indicates whether the mower can cut in the bagging mode. In this mode, the clippings are gathered in a removable catcher. Lawns tend to have the best appearance after cutting in this mode because the mower essentially vacuums the lawn clean and leaves very little debris behind. This advantage is offset by the need to periodically empty the catcher, and dispose of the grass clippings. Can bag	Yes
Can mulch Indicates whether the mower can cut in the mulching mode. In this mode, the discharging port is closed off and the mower re-cuts clippings until they're small enough to settle and decompose in the lawn. Cutting in this mode reduces the need to fertilize the lawn because some of the nutrients from the clippings are returned to the soil. It is also more convenient because there is no need to empty a catcher, or dispose of any clippings. Certain conditions are required for successful mulching, and if these conditions are not met, many visible clippings can be left behind on the lawn. For successful mulching, one should avoid cutting more than one third of the grass's length, cutting wet grass, or cutting at too fast a pace. Can mulch	Yes
Can side discharge Indicates whether the mower can cut in the side discharging mode. In this mode, the mower simply discharges the clippings off to the side of the mower. Depending on the length of the grass cut, this method tends to leave many visible clippings behind. This mode is preferable when cutting tall grass because the mower is less likely to clog, since the clippings are quickly removed from the deck. Can side discharge	Yes
Deck size (in.) Most models have a deck size, or cutting swath, of 20 to 22 inches. A larger deck will cut more grass in a single pass, but narrower decks are easier to maneuver and use in tight spaces. Deck size (in.)	19
Engine size For gas-powered mowers, engine size in cubic centimeters (cc) provides a rough indication of the engine's power; electric models are rated in volts (for cordless) or amperes (corded). A larger number for either a gas or electric model, however, does not necessarily result in better cutting performance. Engine size	36 volts
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Jeff the watcher

from

Edmonds, WA

5.0

Easy and Powerful

4/28/2012

Pros

Easy Height Adjustment

Easy right out of the box

Powerful

Quiet

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

Mow a couple thousand sq' of lawn.<br />It's quiet, powerful even in tall grass.<br />It was ready to use right out of the box. Just had to fold arms back and plug it in for 30 minutes.<br />The battery made it much heavier than our corded electric but worth it.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Doctor Jimbo

from

Reston VA

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Think Twice Before You Buy

3/15/2012

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

When the time came to replace an old gas mower, electric seemed the way to go, but the devil is in the details. When the new mower arrived, the height adjustment did not work properly. Unlike traditional mowers, the adjustment mechanism is inside the casing. You can't see it or, more important, adjust/repair it yourself. Black and Decker's response was: you have to take it to a service center. Needless to say, I returned the machine and purchased something else.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

biomancer

from

western PA

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good for a small yard

3/6/2012

Pros

Easy to maintain

Low Vibration

Removable battery

Cons

Limited battery life

Best Uses

Small flat yard

Comment:

I have a flat 1/3 acre yard, and this works really well for me. Due to carpal tunnel problems I can't push gas mowers - they vibrate too much. This hardly vibrates, and if I don't let the grass grow too long, it cuts the yard on one charge. We bought two batteries so we could swap when the grass got long (after rainy weeks or vacations), and now I easily get through the whole yard in one go. The batteries are easy to replace.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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