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Push mowers explained

Handle Ideally adjustable to suit your height. Padding makes it more comfortable when pushing the mower.

Cutting width The greater the cutting width, the more grass it will cut in one go. But wider mowers can also be heavy.

Mower body Covers and protects the cylinder blades.

Cutting bar Works together with the cylinder blades to trap and slice the grass. Can be adjusted to ensure an even cut.

Cylinder blades Usually five sharp carbon steel blades that pass across the cutting bar to slice through the grass with a precise scissor action.

Flattens the grass as you mow to give a professional, striped

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