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Fiskars 362050 1001 Reel Mower StaySharp Max 18 Inch
Last Updated: February 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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328
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Hair
128mower, lawn, cut, reel mower, blades
+77%
-23%
" ... The grass looks great after cutting, and I still don’t have to rake any clippings. ... Original review: I just finished cutting my lawn with this mower for the first time. ... In comparison to my old mower, which mostly missed the basket and left rows of long grass clippings everywhere, my lawn looks freshly raked. ... My old mower squeaked loudly unless it was either freshly oiled (like within the hour) or was actually cutting enough grass to lubricate itself with sap. ... "
" ... You have to move at a good speed to get the best cut from the mower. ... "
" ... Works best if grass isn't too long to start. ... "
" ... Make sure to cut the grass often because if it gets to long it wont cut. ... "
" ... It can be hard to push through boggy parts of the yard after a good rain but (unlike a gas mower) it cuts through the wet grass without getting clogged up. ... "
" ... This mower is awesome for a Bermuda lawn. ... "
" ... After a rain, my rye grass laid down flat. ... First, I tried cutting the grass with a motorized push mower and standard blade. ... It did nothing because the grass was laying flat. ... It cut the grass. ... "
" ... Great Buy cuts grass very smoothly . ... "
Ease of Use
78easy to use, easy to assemble, mower, reel, push
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy to operate and does a great job. ... "
" ... This mower is soo easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to push - not like what you remember. ... "
" ... The Remington is much MUCH easier. ... I probably have to play with the handle adjustments. ... "
" ... Easy to use, quiet. ... Height adjustment makes if extra user friendly. ... "
" ... and is much easier to push. ... "
" ... super easy to assemble and does a great job on the lawn. ... "
" ... Adjusting the height is pretty easy too. ... "
Fit
33front wheels, blades, handle, grass, wheels
+55%
-45%
" ... It was very easy to assemble--simply bolt the handle pieces to the mower body and away you go. ... "
" ... I really want to like the mower as it is very well designed and simple to put together, not to mention that it's good for the environment. ... "
" ... Love how the mower cuts, but the second time we used it, one of the bolts fell off and we can’t find it or one that would fit into the recessed part where it goes. ... "
" ... A no brainer when you consider it costs less than a gas mower, holds up longer and is environmentally conscientious! ... "
" ... This push mower covers the lawn quickly, cleanly ... "
" ... Im bringing fit mowing back! ... "
" ... Adjusting the height is much easier than adjusting the heigh of my gas mower. ... "
" ... All I had to do was attach a small knob to the height adjustment lever, and assemble the handle to the mower. ... "
Build Quality
24mower, height adjustment, pins, grass, fiskars
+58%
-42%
" ... Other then that the built quality is solid. ... "
" ... It was pretty easy to put together, the cotter pins were the hardest thing - just get a set of pliers. ... "
" ... The height adjustment lever makes changes quick and painless ... "
" ... So fare I done that all the parts still looks new. ... "
" ... Its heavy duty. ... "
" ... When the grass gets thick you might need to do 2 passes at different heights but honestly impressed at ... "
" ... Assembly was nothing, it came ready to go aside from assembling the handle (no tools needed). ... "
" ... It was very easy to assemble--simply bolt the handle pieces to the mower body and away you go. ... I mounted an L-shaped bracket to the lower part of the handle assembly which engages the frame before the handle reaches the supplied restraining pin. ... "
Capacity
21one day mow, mower, back yard, acre, weeds
+86%
-14%
" ... I use for in between neighborhood lawn care. ... "
" ... My wife has commented that our yard looks better with this mower and it's made me a happier person, so if you think that using a push reel mower is for you, this should be your ultimate destination. ... "
" ... I have a well kept yard and this works great. ... "
" ... Does great on our Florida lawn. ... "
" ... We have a small yard, was easy to assemble and so far so good. ... "
" ... The mower works great and with a smaller yard it's perfect! ... That said, we do have Bermuda grass and a 5200 sq. ... Not sure then how it works on fescue, etc., but for our yard it's great! ... "
" ... One added bonus is the neighbors stop to look too, so I guess I'm turning the neighborhood green one house at a time! ... "
" ... Got it, immediately put it together and mowed 1/2 acre yard. ... "
Sound Quality
19quiet, gas, mower, oil, mow
+68%
-32%
" ... Finally no noisy mowing. ... "
" ... Best of all, no gas, no noise and no expensive maintenance! ... "
" ... It is so nice and quiet, too. ... "
" ... Super quiet - I barely need to turn up the volume on my music when I mow ... "
" ... Great for managing a small to mid-sized lawn without worrying about gas, noise, or pull-chains. ... "
" ... I LOVE this because: no noise, no fuel, great exercise but not too strenuous, and I love the snipping sound it makes! ... "
" ... Also no complaints as it's virtually silent ... "
" ... I like that I can mow my small lawn quickly without the noise of a gas mower. ... I can listen to music or books while I mow with this mower. ... "
Cleaning
18gas, clean cut, clean, lawn, grass
+89%
-11%
" ... I pushed harder and the mower eventually moved and began to give a clean cut to the grass. ... "
" ... Make sure your yard is clear of debris ... "
" ... I cleaned it carefully at the end of the season and sprayed it with a silicon lubricant, looking at it now you can hardly tell it has been used. ... "
" ... Easy to blow clean after use. ... "
" ... Setting 1 will scalp my lawn to the dirt. ... "
" ... I clean off the cuttings and put it in the shed. ... "
" ... No gas or oil smell, whisper quiet. ... Safer, cleaner, no more trips to the gas station. ... "
" ... Nice clean scissor type cut. ... "
Size
13mower, lightweight, heavy, tall, lighter
+69%
-31%
" ... However, the heavier weight is primarily a benefit because it keeps the mower from bouncing and skipping on an uneven lawn the way the lighter model did. ... "
" ... Its heavy duty. ... "
" ... Also this take up less space in my tiny shed than other mowers. ... "
" ... Super lightweight and easy to maneuver with 3 grass heights. ... "
" ... For large tracts of tall fescue, get a lawn tractor. ... "
" ... It is so easy to use and lightweight. ... "
" ... The weight makes it harder to turn, but it also makes it cut very well. ... "
" ... My husband bought this for a small lawn, and he loves it. ... "
Setup
12easy, took, push, minutes, follow
+100%
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... easy to assemble, easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, store and push. ... "
" ... Well made and very easy to assemble. ... "
" ... It took a few minutes of trial and error to adjust the handle angle, but the cotter pins allowed for easy adjustment. ... "
" ... Very sturdily made and a breeze to set the height you want. ... "
" ... Definitely follow the instructions closely. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
For Running
10workout, running, lawn, grass, good workout
+100%
" ... Yes, it does give you a work out especially on my hilly yard - but I need the workout! ... "
" ... Mowing is a pretty good aerobic workout without a power mower but one pass is generally enough to shorten the lawn. ... "
" ... I enjoy the exercise this mower provides and I enjoy the sound it makes when cutting. ... "
" ... It takes a little arm strength, so it is a good workout - better than the gym. ... "
" ... pushing this thing through high grass is a better workout than jogging :). ... "
" ... I run it over my fine fescue lawn once a week, and it looks better every time. ... "
" ... It's easy to push, but it ain't as easy as a riding mower. ... "
" ... Running out of patience but willing to give it one more go-round, I opted for another replacement. ... "
Comfort
10push, mowers, lawn, handle, hand
+90%
-10%
" ... So far, I'm glad the other one wore out because I love this model. ... "
" ... It was pretty easy to put together, the cotter pins were the hardest thing - just get a set of pliers. ... "
" ... Excellent hand mower. ... "
" ... Adjusting the height is pretty easy too. ... "
" ... The adjustable handle position is a great feature to have when you multiple people of different sizes using the mower. ... "
" ... But I can assure you if you did try it out before comparing, the other mowers would feel totally cheap and way harder to push. ... "
" ... Very easy to push even my soaking wet 110lbs other half finds it easy to push while holding her beer. ... "
" ... I'm glad I bought this and it makes mowing feel like less of a chore. ... "
Overall performance
9full, done
+89%
-11%
" ... the job it does. ... "
" ... Does an excellent job! ... "
" ... I always mowed at a fast pace, so this is perfect for me. ... "
" ... Works well, and does its job. ... "
" ... Does a perfectly adequate job. ... "
" ... I'm very pleased with the quality and performance overall. ... "
" ... Used is this weekend and it did a great job. ... "
Delivery
9product, box, delivery, damage, purchase
+67%
-33%
" ... Very quick delivery, as promised. ... Thank you for a timely purchase and delivery. ... "
" ... Box was in good shape. ... "
" ... It was very simple and satisfying to assemble the mower when it was delivered. ... "
" ... As soon as it arrived at my house, I took it out of the box. ... "
" ... Once this one arrived, I was immediately optimistic because this one had no damage on it at all. ... "
Storage
9handle, space, mower, inches, grass
+67%
-33%
" ... Several handle height adjustments are great. ... "
" ... Also this take up less space in my tiny shed than other mowers. ... "
" ... Really well designed, easy to assemble, takes up less space than a traditional mower when not in use. ... "
" ... All I had to do was attach a small knob to the height adjustment lever, and assemble the handle to the mower. ... "
" ... The height adjustment is super easy and 4 inches gives you some help if you're trying to catch the weeds that grew too tall over your regular grass. ... "
Product Reliability
8months, month, years, reel, mowing
+75%
-25%
" ... I mow year round, so 4 years is pretty good. ... "
" ... I have had this mower for a little over a month now and it is awesome. ... "
" ... Look, I wanted to wait to write a review on this product until I used it for at least 3 months, and let me tell you this mower RUNS! ... "
" ... Once I finally got a fully-working mower, I could not have been more pleased with my purchase. ... "
" ... My 10 year-old bought this and started mowing the lawns weekly for money. ... "
" ... I have had it for a couple months - love using it and would buy again. ... "
Price
7worth, 200, mower
+100%
" ... Is it worth the price? ... "
" ... Not enough to keep the product from working but for the price there should not have been any issues. ... "
" ... Conclusion: You can't get a better mower for under $200, anywhere. ... "
" ... Yes it costs more, but it's worth it. ... "
" ... And all for a good price. ... "
" ... Very nice mower but for nearly $200. ... "
Returns
7replacement, product, send, returning, months
-100%
" ... I thought this was a great product until 2 months later and it broke, and can't return it?! ... "
" ... I wanted to love it, but ended up returning it after one use. ... "
" ... Personally I would return it if I could. ... "
" ... Will likely return. ... "
" ... I will ask for a full refund and never go with this company again!!! ... "
" ... I was disappointed I had to return this product, it has good potential! ... "
For Kids
6son, worry, pushing, old, kids
+83%
-17%
" ... I'm a 64 yr old woman. ... "
" ... Best part is that the kids can do it w/out worry. ... "
" ... Present for my child, loves it! ... "
" ... son in law loves it. ... "
" ... My neighbor loves just watching it in action. ... "
Design
6looks, look, like, new, mower
+100%
" ... The front looks better than ever. ... "
" ... My grass looks great! ... "
" ... So fare I done that all the parts still looks new. ... "
" ... Exceptionally even and professional look. ... "
" ... Great, well thought out design and function. ... "
" ... This looks a little wilder than results from a power mower, so is not the choice if you like a perfectly manicured look. ... "
For Fun
5mow, easy, grass
+100%
" ... Fun to mow the yard. ... "
" ... ITs a ton of fun and seem to be a great environmentally friendly option. ... "
" ... He mows way more often than he needs to, purely because this thing is fun to operate! ... "
" ... It's so fun and easy though, that I have been mowing myself and haven't let him have a chance at it. ... "
" ... It was easy to put together, and it's actually fun to mow my grass. ... "
Volume
5volume, noise, music, mow, quiet
+40%
-60%
" ... I mow with standard Apple earbuds and have now problem listening to music at a fairly low volume. ... "
Marketplace
5amazon, purchase, price, local, delivery
+80%
-20%
" ... Great product, great company . ... "
" ... Works just as described. ... "
" ... Thank you for a timely purchase and delivery. ... "
" ... It was a better price on Amazon than it was in local stores too! ... "
Defective Delivery
5arrived, damaged, damage, broken, one
+20%
-80%
" ... However, the package arrived quite damaged so I'm worried that the product may be also. ... "
" ... it was slightly damaged. ... There was no damage to the box so it was a defect in the production of the product. ... "
" ... Product arrived broken. ... "
" ... The item came broken. ... "
Weight
5weight, harder, well, makes, heavy
+100%
" ... Its light weight, power-multiplying gearing and maneuverability are tremendous. ... "
" ... I like that it’s light weight results in no tire tracks so the yard has a unique, manicured look that I love! ... "
" ... The weight makes it harder to turn, but it also makes it cut very well. ... "
" ... Its heavy duty. ... "
" ... Light weight but sturdy. ... "
Controls
4mower
+25%
-75%
" ... the adjustment knob is kind of cheap but the rest of it's ... "
" ... It was at this point I noticed the front left wheel wouldn't spin as I pushed the mower harder. ... "
Battery Life
4mower, rechargeable, discharge, buying, quite
+100%
" ... With my battery powered weed eater, I'm the greenest guy on the street. ... "
" ... Tackled .25 acre on one battery with no problems. ... "
" ... Not terribly impressed with the forward grass discharge. ... "
" ... Gas, electric, rechargeable battery types. ... I was planning on buying a rechargeable battery mower and a piece of exercise equipment. ... No more buying and recharging expensive batteries. ... "
As Gift
3bought, loves, child
+67%
-33%
" ... Bought as a gift for my brother. ... "
" ... Present for my child, loves it! ... "
Features
3reel, mowers, mower, handle, features
+100%
" ... The mower has some nice features and upgrades from previous reel mowers. ... "
" ... First, it's so light! ... "
Drying
3grass, garage, cut, blades, wet
+67%
-33%
" ... After mowing, especially if the grass is damp, I cut a small piece of paper towel, soak it in WD40 or similar oil, and wipe down the blades and cutter bar before storing the mower in the garage. ... "
" ... The tips dry out faster, and that new-mown look disappears. ... "
Call quality
3mowing, talk, phone, even, able
+100%
" ... Was able to answer a call and keep mowing the lawn, so quiet. ... "
" ... It’s even quiet enough that I can talk on the phone while mowing without the other caller hearing the machine. ... "
" ... It is really nice to mow and hear what is going on around you. ... "
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Size: 18 meters