Review of the Ryobi Cordless Lawn Mower

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Steph's been using the Ryobi cordless battery powered lawn mower for about a year, so we thought it was time to do a review. 

Product:

• 20 in. 40-Volt Brushless Lithium-Ion Cordless Battery Walk Behind Push Lawn Mower 6.0 Ah Battery/Charger Included (Home Depot)
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The machine folds for easy storage which takes up a fraction of the space of a standard mower.

Steph takes you step by step how to unfold it and operate it in the video.

The 40 volt battery goes in here. You can store an extra battery in front, but with Steph's small yard, no additional battery power is needed.

You have to either install the grass catcher or mulch plug in order for the mower to start. It's a safety thing. If you forget, the machine won't start!

To start, pull the bail towards you and push the "start" button.

The machine is lightweight and easy to maneuver.

It all folds up after use, ready to store away.

Be sure to return the battery to the charger so you're ready for next time.

There are several models of cordless mowers to choose from at The Home Depot. There are self-propelled models that would be perfect for larger or hilly yards.

Prior to buying the Ryobi mower, Steph used a reel manual push mower. It worked, but it was a pain to keep stopping to pull out sticks that would get stuck in it! She decided she was ready for a power mower. Battery powered seemed like the perfect choice for her tiny yard. 

She went with Ryobi as she had already invested in the 40-volt Expand-It system of outdoor tools. So she could use the same battery she already had. 

Check out the video to see the five thing Steph loves about her mower!

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FYI: We are not professionals, and we don't claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

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