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Scotts Outdoor Power Tools 2000-20S 20-Inch 5-Blade Classic Push Reel Lawn Mower, Green
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Brand | Scotts |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Color | Green |
Style | Reel Only |
Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
Cutting Width | 20 Inches |
Number of Positions | 5 |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Product Dimensions | 28"D x 18"W x 10"H |
About this item
- Classic Scotts 20 inch push no-motor manual reel rotary lawn mower features 20" cutting width, 5-blade ball bearing reel, and 10" dual tracking wheels
- Quick-snap 1"-3" cutting height adjustment for a clean, even cut every time with this Scotts classic hand push reel rotary 20 inch lawn mower
- Blades on the Scotts classic hand push reel rotary 20 inch lawn mower are made of quality, heat-treated alloy steel for staying sharp longer
- Ergonomic handle with cushioned grip for comfort when using the Scotts 20 inch 5-blade manual hand push no-motor reel lawn mower; Easy, tool-less assembly
- Lightweight and easy to operate; This engine-free, no-motor, classic manual reel hand push lawn mower requires no gas or oil
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Easy to assemble | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Light weight | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.8 |
Maneuverability | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
Noise level | — | — | — | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
Sold By | Great States | Amazon.com | Great States | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
power source | — | Manual | Hand Powered | self-propelled | self-propelled | self-propelled |
material | Alloy Steel | Metal, Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel, Polymer | Alloy Steel |
cutting width | 20 inches | 16 inches | 18 inches | 14 inches | 14 inches | 17 inches |
operation mode | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
weight | 1 kilograms | 20 pounds | 24 pounds | 1 kilograms | 1 kilograms | 0.01 ounces |
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Scotts is a well-known company worldwide for their outdoor products such as power tools, lawn fertilizers, grass seeds, mulches, pest solutions, and other products to maintain your green garden or lawn. With Scotts products, you can keep your plants healthy all year long. Moreover, Scotts equips you with planet-conscious outdoor tools to get the job done.
Classic lawnmower with added features for your comfort and convenience
20" reel mower that is a clean, quiet, and healthy way to take care of your lawn
The Scotts hand push lawnmower is a no-motor lawnmower that maintains the health of the grasses in your lawn. It cuts grass like a pair of scissors without shredding the leaves to protect it from diseases and insect attacks. This classic lawnmower has an ergonomic handle for your comfort and additional modern features for your convenience. You can maintain your lawn in an plant-conscious way by using this Scotts self push mower that does not require oil or gas to function.
Push reel mower that cuts grasses while maintaining your lawn's health
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20" cutting widthThe Scotts non-motor lawn mower has a 20" cutting width that cuts grass in a wide area to save mowing time and effort. It cuts grasses and weeds easily and conveniently. This Scotts classic mower prevents ripping and tearing of grass blades that help maintain your lawn's health. |
Easy to assembleThe Scotts wide reel mower is easy to assemble right out of the box. There is no tool needed to assemble this Scotts push reel mower. You don't need to purchase oil or gasoline when setting up this self-powered mower. This Scott reel mower 20" has a durable and plant-conscious design that gives you great value for money. |
Precision blade technology and ball bearing reelThe Scotts manual mower has a 5-blade reel that is made with heat-treated steel. This precision blade technology is for accurate, quick, and clean cuts in your lawn. It is coupled with smooth ball bearings, so the blades spin efficiently as you push the mower across your lawn. |
Quick-snap height adjustersThe Scotts classic mower has quick-snap height adjusters that give you quick and easy cutting height adjustment of 1"-3" in a snap. This lever is located near the rear wheels for your convenience. You can now cut grass at your preferred height to maintain your beautiful lawn. |
Scotts push wheel mower that reduces mowing time and effort
You can now enjoy using the plant-conscious and classic lawnmower with some upgraded features to make cutting grass easier and more convenient. Scotts push mower is specially designed to reduce mowing time and effort to maintain the beauty and health of your lawn. It is very maneuverable and easy to use because of the modern innovations added to this classic lawn maintenance equipment.
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Brand | Scotts |
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Material | Alloy Steel |
Color | Green |
Style | Reel Only |
Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
Cutting Width | 20 Inches |
Number of Positions | 5 |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Product Dimensions | 28"D x 18"W x 10"H |
Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
Department | Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers |
Manufacturer | Scotts |
ASIN | B00004RA3E |
Item model number | 2000-20S |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #16,727 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #46 in Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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The classic Scotts 20-Inch 5-Blade Push Manual Reel Lawn Mower is the clean, quiet, and healthy way to take care of your lawn. Gas-powered rotary mowers produce emissions and the blades hack at the grass, tearing vital fluids from the grass leaving them open to disease and insect attacks. With Scotts 20" classic hand push manual rotary reel lawn mower there is no ripping or tearing of the grass blades, it has no motor or engine, requires no substantial clean-up. The 5-blade hand push manual reel rotary lawn mower snips the grass, cutting each blade of grass like a pair of scissors, leaving your lawn greener and healthier. This hand push, no-gas, manual rotary reel lawn mower is easy to assemble, lightweight, easy to operate and convenient to store. Keep your lawn healthy with Scotts hand push manual classic and old fashioned rotary reel lawn mowers.
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Light, maneuverable, economical. The Scotts 2000-20 Classic Push Reel Lawnmower handles thick turf with ease and provides a quiet, pollution-free solution for any lawn. The mower's dual tracking wheels and ultra-sharp steel blades ensure easy, accurate cutting and efficient operation. Powered by you, the mower has a wide cutting path and quick-snap height adjusters that ensure effortless operation and keep you in complete control of your grass height.
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and Easy to Assemble
With the Scotts 2000-20 Classic Push Reel Lawnmower, you not only save yourself the expense of purchasing gasoline, but you also decrease your carbon footprint by eliminating the pollution created by a gas mower. Powered by you, this mower has no complicated engine components to deal with and assembles with no tools required, so you can be ready to cut the grass within minutes of receiving your new lawnmower.
Wider Cutting Width Reduces Time and Effort
The Scotts 2000-20 Classic Push Reel Lawnmower features a wider-than-average 20-inch cutting width that reduces time and effort on your part. A wide 20-inch cutting path will reduce the number of passes required to cut your lawn, so you will get the job done more quickly and more efficiently.
Quick-Snap Height Adjusters Mean Easy Custom Control
Get complete control over the height of your lawn. The easy-to-use quick-snap height adjusters provide fingertip control over your blade height for precision cuts. Adjustable from one to three inches, they easily fit into nine different height slots and stay securely locked in place thanks to quick-snap technology.
Precision Blade Technology and Ball Bearing Reel
The five-spider, five-blade reel features five heat-treated steel blades for accurate cuts every time. Designed with smooth ball bearings, the blades spin efficiently as you push the mower. Each blade slices through grass with extreme precision, leaving behind fine mulch, which is essential for a healthy lawn. The five-blade cutting action is designed to provide precision performance over the life of the mower, and its tough, heavy-duty steel design is built to last.
Dual Wheel Tracking for Maneuverability
The Scotts Classic Push Reel Lawnmower features two 10-inch composite wheels with radial tires plus two six-inch tracking wheels for added maneuverability. This innovative dual wheel tracking technology eliminates drag and makes it easier to push the Scotts 2000-20 mower over even the toughest terrain. The loop-style handle with foam grip provides added comfort during operation and also enhances the mower's maneuverability.
The Scotts 2000-20 20-Inch Classic Push Reel Lawnmower weighs approximately 34 pounds (shipping weight) and is backed by a two-year warranty.
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Scotts 2000-20 Classic Push Reel Lawnmower, handle, and composite wheels.
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Customers like the ease of assembly of the lawn mower. They say that it is simple to operate and maintain, and it has simple mechanics. Customers are also impressed with the value of the mower. That said, some customers have mixed opinions on maneuverability, cutting, and size.
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Customers like the quality of the lawn mower. They say it excels at cutting grass, and has a number of height settings. Some say that it's a good mower, and that it leaves individual blades behind, not the big clumps. They also mention that it cuts most weeds, and is easy to mow around the circle.
"...But the first time I used mine, I found it WAY easier to use than a power mower...." Read more
"...The border around the trees and shrubs is circular. It's easy to mow around the circle...." Read more
"...4. The obvious - no gas and less noise.5. Provides motivation for keeping my yard healthy (see "con" #3 below).6. Easy assembly...." Read more
"...– in fact we really wanted to like this lawnmower, the handle design is just not adequate and in spite of the ergonomic improvements the result is a..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lawn mower. They say it works great for certain types of grass, and does a great job on thick Florida St. Augustine Grass. Some say it's easy to push and works like a vacuum cleaner.
"...It does a marvelous job, takes up only a small amount of garage space and is easy to maintain!..." Read more
"Just really happy. Easy assembly. Works well. Best purchase ever made in terms of lawnmower. Glad I made the switch from electric...." Read more
"First off, households with no kids will be fine with this, works pretty well...." Read more
"...The mower cuts great and gets the job done just as good as a gas mower...." Read more
Customers find the lawn mower easy to assemble. They mention that it is simple to operate, with simple mechanics and well-made. The mower is quiet and has instructions for changing the gearing.
"...But the great thing about the reel mower is that it's so much easier to use than my power mower, I won't be nearly as lazy about pulling it out of..." Read more
"...Sharpening the cutting bar (blade) is easy to do (i.e., backlapping)...." Read more
"...6. Easy assembly. A lot of people were talking about using detergent to slide the foam over the handle, but my foam cover was already on it...." Read more
"...Assembly was very easy.In this wet spring the lawn was mowed 1 day earlier to 3.5 inches by our older naturcut...." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the lawn mower. They say it is much quieter than an electric or gas-powered, and there is no chance of hearing loss due to internal combustion engine noise.
"...4. The obvious - no gas and less noise.5. Provides motivation for keeping my yard healthy (see "con" #3 below).6. Easy assembly...." Read more
"...It cuts beautifully and easily, it’s quiet so i can mow any time and hear my audio books, no projectile grass or sticks flying out like a gas mower,..." Read more
"...It's also quiet enough to cut anytime of the day or night." Read more
"...- the main cutting housing has a beautiful look and the crisp sound of scissors confirmed correct factory adjustment of the blades...." Read more
Customers like the value of the lawn mower. For example, they mention it's affordable, with no cost or hassle. They also appreciate the fact that it works great and doesn't produce pollution or expensive batteries or chargers.
"...and grass that isn't too thick this the Scotts mower would be inexpensive and great...." Read more
"...On the positive side, it is affordable compared to a powered mower, it is quiet, it is simple to own and operate, and it requires only infrequent..." Read more
"...the price, even if it only holds up for one season, it is still very affordable...." Read more
"...They sent out all the parts to replace the whole handle, with no cost or hassle. They are very willing to help their customers. So easy to deal with...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cutting of the lawn mower. Some mention that it cuts great and does the majority of their lawn with it, while others say that it doesn't cut quite as well as the Fiskar. The cutting bar seems even, and the blades cut evenly and smooth, leaving no white tips on the grass after a cut. However, some customers also say that the mower doesn' t cut as wide a swath and that it does not get a consistently even flat cut.
"...picture where I've used the 3" setting, you'll see that it doesn't chop every single blade of grass to a uniform height, like a carpet...." Read more
"...It cuts beautifully and easily, it’s quiet so i can mow any time and hear my audio books, no projectile grass or sticks flying out like a gas mower,..." Read more
"...3. It will not cut tall weeds. I have a few spots of crabgrass that this simply will not cut, no matter how many times I go back over it...." Read more
"...I've even noticed that the grass blades themselves get a nice, clean shear, as opposed to the sort of "tearing" or shredded ends that are indicative..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the maneuverability of the lawn mower. Some mention that it was fairly easy to push and get the blades spinning to, while others say that it takes a lot to push to move the mower forward, and the rear wheels give good stability.
"...But pushing was easy and the reduction in sound, even compared to an electric mower was very noticeable...." Read more
"...I have flat, 4000 square foot Bermuda lawn. I must admit, it is more difficult to push than I was hoping, but it still gets the job done...." Read more
"...Yet another advantage is this mower takes much less effort to push, move around, maneuver and lift, so you won't throw your back out doing so...." Read more
"...It was also a snap to put together, is easier to push than some other reel mowers I've used until I hit a hole (which are numerous in my yard) or..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the lawn mower. Some mention that it's easy to push and takes up very little space, while others say that it is perfect for going between areas too small for a riding lawn mower, perfect for mowing small flat lawns, and has a nice, 20-inch cutting width. However, some customers say that the mower is not suited to large lawns or moderate to steep uphill cuts, and that the effort to mow very tall grass is monumental.
"...It takes up much less space in the garage, and I can just pick it up with one arm and carry it outside...." Read more
"...PROS:1. Easy clean-up and storage. It fits easily in your garage.2. Wide cutting path.3...." Read more
"...In terms of producing a cut... it actually has a bit more of a problem handling tall weeds than the old monster...." Read more
"...guaranteed to "start" first time, every time, 12) compact storage, 13)..." Read more
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Some of the reviews on this product had me worried. Some people found them hard to push, some said they get caught up on every little tough weed and twig, etc. After using my new Scotts reel mower for the first time, I really don't understand what those people were talking about. Maybe they were using it on super-high grass, or on wet grass. But the first time I used mine, I found it WAY easier to use than a power mower. It takes up much less space in the garage, and I can just pick it up with one arm and carry it outside. You walk up and down the yard with it, you're done in a few minutes, and that's it.
I like that this particular model allows you to adjust the height to a maximum of 3 inches. (That's the height that's supposed to be healthier for your lawn and better for water conservation, but most reel mowers don't adjust that high.)
There are a few caveats. If you look at my picture where I've used the 3" setting, you'll see that it doesn't chop every single blade of grass to a uniform height, like a carpet. Any grass or weeds that grow sideways, or that are tall and flimsy, don't get trimmed. I did have to bend down to pick a few dandelions it didn't get. But overall, considering it took me all of 10 minutes to cut it, and without breaking a sweat, I'm pretty thrilled with it.
The other thing is that it does not eliminate the need for an edger/trimmer. You can see I had to leave some taller grass at the base of the trees. The one tree has a ring of rocks around it, and I was afraid of damaging the blades. I got closer to the other tree, but I'll still have to go back and use the weedeater around the base. But then, you'd have the same issue with any other mower as well.
Some people complained it gets stuck on sticks and rocks. We had a wind storm the day before I mowed, and I did take a couple of minutes to go out and pick up any sticks that were big enough to stick up out of the lawn. But I certainly didn't pick up every little twig and seedpod. You can see quite a few of them still in the grass, and the mower didn't get stuck on any of them. I did have to bend down to pluck up a few dandelions by hand, though, as the mower just bent them over and didn't cut them. And there were a couple of little spots where I had to go over them a second time, because a few random blades were still sticking up.
When I cut my lawn, it had only been about a week since the last trim, so I didn't have to cut off a lot of length. But if you let your grass get high, the mower is going to be harder to push. And if your grass is REALLY high, the mower might just sort of push it all over instead of cutting it. But that was also true with my old power mower. If you let the grass get really long, you need to go over it with a weedeater, then mow at the highest setting, and then lower it and go over it again. Obviously, it's better not to let your grass get that long in the first place. But the great thing about the reel mower is that it's so much easier to use than my power mower, I won't be nearly as lazy about pulling it out of the garage to use it more often. In fact, as much as cutting the grass can be fun, it was sort of fun.
If you're wondering whether the grass catcher attachment is worthwhile... not really. The trimmings just sort of fly up in the air, and the open-topped bag picks up whatever happens to land in it, but a lot of trimmings still end up in the grass. The trimmings will help mulch your lawn and keep it healthy anyway. I only bought the grass catcher because I was hoping I wouldn't have to sweep the sidewalk. There was less to sweep up, but I still had to make a quick pass with a broom. I probably won't return the grass catcher, but if I had it to do over I probably wouldn't bother with it.
Reel mowers are available in a lot of different widths, with this 20" one being one of the widest available. If you're wondering what width you should get, the wider they are, the more grass you can cut at once, which means they're also harder to push because there's more resistance. That said, I didn't find the 20" to be remotely hard to push. (The claims about it being a "good workout" are a bit overblown.) The only reason I could see for getting a narrower one is if you have a lot of really tight spaces in your yard that require some tricky maneuvering. The mower also works better if you are walking quickly, because that makes the blades turn faster. So you have strength or mobility issues that might make it harder for you to push it quickly, that might also be a reason to get one of the narrower models.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
Some of the reviews on this product had me worried. Some people found them hard to push, some said they get caught up on every little tough weed and twig, etc. After using my new Scotts reel mower for the first time, I really don't understand what those people were talking about. Maybe they were using it on super-high grass, or on wet grass. But the first time I used mine, I found it WAY easier to use than a power mower. It takes up much less space in the garage, and I can just pick it up with one arm and carry it outside. You walk up and down the yard with it, you're done in a few minutes, and that's it.
I like that this particular model allows you to adjust the height to a maximum of 3 inches. (That's the height that's supposed to be healthier for your lawn and better for water conservation, but most reel mowers don't adjust that high.)
There are a few caveats. If you look at my picture where I've used the 3" setting, you'll see that it doesn't chop every single blade of grass to a uniform height, like a carpet. Any grass or weeds that grow sideways, or that are tall and flimsy, don't get trimmed. I did have to bend down to pick a few dandelions it didn't get. But overall, considering it took me all of 10 minutes to cut it, and without breaking a sweat, I'm pretty thrilled with it.
The other thing is that it does not eliminate the need for an edger/trimmer. You can see I had to leave some taller grass at the base of the trees. The one tree has a ring of rocks around it, and I was afraid of damaging the blades. I got closer to the other tree, but I'll still have to go back and use the weedeater around the base. But then, you'd have the same issue with any other mower as well.
Some people complained it gets stuck on sticks and rocks. We had a wind storm the day before I mowed, and I did take a couple of minutes to go out and pick up any sticks that were big enough to stick up out of the lawn. But I certainly didn't pick up every little twig and seedpod. You can see quite a few of them still in the grass, and the mower didn't get stuck on any of them. I did have to bend down to pluck up a few dandelions by hand, though, as the mower just bent them over and didn't cut them. And there were a couple of little spots where I had to go over them a second time, because a few random blades were still sticking up.
When I cut my lawn, it had only been about a week since the last trim, so I didn't have to cut off a lot of length. But if you let your grass get high, the mower is going to be harder to push. And if your grass is REALLY high, the mower might just sort of push it all over instead of cutting it. But that was also true with my old power mower. If you let the grass get really long, you need to go over it with a weedeater, then mow at the highest setting, and then lower it and go over it again. Obviously, it's better not to let your grass get that long in the first place. But the great thing about the reel mower is that it's so much easier to use than my power mower, I won't be nearly as lazy about pulling it out of the garage to use it more often. In fact, as much as cutting the grass can be fun, it was sort of fun.
If you're wondering whether the grass catcher attachment is worthwhile... not really. The trimmings just sort of fly up in the air, and the open-topped bag picks up whatever happens to land in it, but a lot of trimmings still end up in the grass. The trimmings will help mulch your lawn and keep it healthy anyway. I only bought the grass catcher because I was hoping I wouldn't have to sweep the sidewalk. There was less to sweep up, but I still had to make a quick pass with a broom. I probably won't return the grass catcher, but if I had it to do over I probably wouldn't bother with it.
Reel mowers are available in a lot of different widths, with this 20" one being one of the widest available. If you're wondering what width you should get, the wider they are, the more grass you can cut at once, which means they're also harder to push because there's more resistance. That said, I didn't find the 20" to be remotely hard to push. (The claims about it being a "good workout" are a bit overblown.) The only reason I could see for getting a narrower one is if you have a lot of really tight spaces in your yard that require some tricky maneuvering. The mower also works better if you are walking quickly, because that makes the blades turn faster. So you have strength or mobility issues that might make it harder for you to push it quickly, that might also be a reason to get one of the narrower models.
This replaces a Sears Craftsman gas mower 6.5 horsepower (mulching or bag); I mulch my lawn.
I narrowed my search to the following push reel mowers:
American Lawn Mower 1815-18 18-Inch
Great States 815-18 18-Inch Deluxe
These 2 mowers are identical, except for their name, model #, color, etc.
They are made by the same company (American Lawn Mower).
Maximum cutting height is 2.75 inches.
Made in China.
Fiskars 17-Inch StaySharp (6208)
Fiskars 17-Inch StaySharp Plus (6207)
Fiskars 18-Inch StaySharp Max (6201)
Fiskars was too expensive.
Maximum cutting height is 3.5 inches for the 6208, and 4 inches for the others.
Parts are not available online, but available under warranty if you call Fiskars.
The "max" model has an internal chain, which can wear over time.
Made in China.
McLane 17-PH-7 17-Inch 7-Blade Front-Throw
McLane was too expensive.
Maximum cutting height is 2.5 inches.
Made in the USA.
Some key features of the Scotts 2000-20:
* Maximum cutting height is 3 inches.
* 20-inch blade.
* Width measured from wheel-to-wheel (outer edge) is 26.5 inches.
* Parts are available online from American Lawn Mower at reasonable price.
* Shipping for parts is also reasonable.
* For online manual and parts, visit www reelin dot com
* Made for Scotts by the American Lawn Mower Company.
* Made in China.
Other notes about my yard and the Scotts 2000-20:
All parts are metal except for the wheels, wing nuts knobs, and wheel gears. The wheel tires are rubber, and the wheel rims are plastic. The wing nuts knobs are plastic, but there is a metal nut inside; this was no different than my Craftsman. The wheel gears (inside each large wheel) are plastic, but it is a thick/sturdy plastic.
I like the 2 small wheels on the back (instead of rollers, which some reel mowers use). The handle is sturdy (it does not flex when I push the mower).
My grass type is a blend of Kentucky Bluegrass and Perennial Rye; I live in the northwest USA. I keep my grass "high" all season. So, with the Scotts, I have the mower set to 3 inches (the maximum cutting height). I keep my lawn weeded, so I am mowing grass...not weeds. I mow once a week. I try not to overwater, and I use a fall fertilizer the entire season (19-4-4); this helps keep the lawn healthy, but prevents it from growing too quickly).
My front lawn is about 600 square feet, and my back lawn is about 800 square feet. It takes me less than 30 minutes to do my entire lawn, which is about the same as my gas mower. In most cases, I can mow my lawn in one pass.
Most of my lawn is bordered by pavement or by cobble stones, so that makes it easy to edge (I straddle the mower over the lawn/pavement and over the lawn/cobble stones).
I do have trees and shrubs in the front yard and several trees in the back yard...all bordered by cobble stone. The border around the trees and shrubs is circular. It's easy to mow around the circle. The Honey Locust trees sometimes drop small, thin twigs; the mower grids them just fine.
My yard has corners, nooks, smaller strips, circular areas, etc. I have no problem maneuvering the Scotts around my yard.
When I first received the Scotts, I thought the blades were too tight, so I loosened them (and tested them by slicing pieces of paper with the blades). The adjustment was easy to do; a small wrench is included with the mower (or you can use your own wrench or a large flathead screw driver).
Sharpening the cutting bar (blade) is easy to do (i.e., backlapping). Remove both wheels, reverse both gears, replace the wheels, place grinding compound on the reel blades, run the mower up/down your driveway several times, wipe off the excess compound, remove both wheels, reverse both gears, replace the wheels, done. Here is some valve grinding compound available on Amazon: Permatex 80037 Valve Grinding Compound, 3 oz ...about 5 bucks.
Alternately, you could buy the American Lawn Mower SK-1 Reel Mower Sharpening Kit , but why pay extra for it?
A Scotts owner posted a video showing how to maintain the mower, including how to disassemble and reassemble the Scotts; go to YouTube and search for: oEePHETPZhE
I'm very pleased with my purchase.
I'm happy to sell my gas mower; things I won't miss about my gas mower: gas, oil, air filter, spark plug, noise, fumes, changing the oil, winterizing it, sharpening the mulching blade (couldn't do that myself), the smoke when I first ran it at the beginning of each season.
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Pros:
Assembled in 10minutes
Sturdy simple construction
Minimal storage space
20” cut width, best going
Easy to adjust heights
Sharp blades and ready to go out of box
Silent and no pollution and gas/oil needed
Relaxing and quiet and easy to push
Cons:
Takes a bit of learning getting the grass at the right angle. Start high to get the high grass strands then reduce to get a lower all round even cut. Not great for bigger lawns since you might have to run over the same spots a few times
Update:
Alas, i went back to gas. The number one thing you absolutely must do with this mower is keep up with regular mowings. About every few days (depending on growth rate). If you slack, the grass will get too long to cut. IF you can keep up, its a great little mower. But it only takes missing the max growth height once to get the mess started.
I would recommend this type of mower for regular shaped lawns with not a lot of obstacles.