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Old 06-20-11, 10:40 AM   #40
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Scotts 14 in. Reel Mower Model # 304-14S


This thing seems like a toy reel mower to me. But, it does work.

We went to my daughter's house yesterday and I checked out her tiny reel mower (from Home Depot).
The cutting bar/fixed blade was adjusted way too tight. I found a 5/16 wrench and tweaked it down,
and found it would only cut paper in the center area.. And, that was with the blades actually touching in the center.
Making me think the cutting bar has an upwards bow in the center!

After the adjustment, it seemed easier to push and the cutting seemed about the same.
A few hours later, my kid emailed me her delight in how easy she was able
to cut the lawn next door. for the elderly man, who can hardly walk anymore.


Note:
If you carry this mower upstairs etc, be very careful not to bump your leg into it,
the exposed bladed will cut you up some. My daughter's ankle cuts occurred
with a very gentle bump. Could have been a lot worse.
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