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Task Force Cordless 20", 24 volt 3 in 1 Mower

by Patrick
(Yakima, Washington)

I purchased this mower two weeks ago after talking with folks at Lowes regarding battery life and asking if there were returns on the item due to disappointment. Lowes staff did not have much to report on the item; however noted I could purchase an extended warranty. By the second mow the battery was low and would not accept a charge.

The charger showed the battery was fully charged but the battery itself showed low charge. After 45 minutes to the call-in line, no answer but a message indicating I should leave my number for a call back. I redialed only to find that (east coast) they were closed for the day. I never received a call back. This morning I called the number again. After ten minutes I got a body. The attendant answered "Hello". Thought I dialed a wrong (residence) number. I explained my issue. The attendant said I had a bad battery and that this was typically due to improper charging or storage over the winter but I could take the battery back to Lowes and receive a new one.

I am not willing to go through the hastle and will wait for technology to improve. I simply want to mow my lawn. I would prefer to do it in a green manner but I guess we (America) are not ready. Very disappointed! My greatest fear in leaping to the cordless, green product was realized in just two weeks.

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Task Force Cordless 20", 24 volt 3 in 1 Mower

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Oct 23, 2011
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1 Year on battery
by: Anonymous

Loved the mower. Battery lasted 1 and 1/2 seasons. Hundred dollars for a battery you have to replace so often makes this a VERY ungreen mower. back to gas for me!

Sep 07, 2011
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Pitiful Battery Life
by: Anonymous

When it actually works, it mows a small yard decently. But the battery would not hold a charge after 13 months of use ... just a couple of weeks past warranty. I'm in SoCal so we mow the lawn every week or two and I followed the directions perfectly (initial charge of 24 hours; after that, charge for 1-2 hours then unplug) - battery still died. $120 to replace. Initial mower cost was excessive but I was trying to be environmentally friendly and ensure my teenage son didn't mow over an electric cord. Instead I have to take the dead battery to a hazardous waste disposal which defeats the purpose.

Aug 29, 2011
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very unhappy
by: annoyed

I have a Task force. I bought it at Lowes. It may be a year old the battery will not charge I bought a new battery. when i was going to replace the battery. and took the old battery out. every thing in side feel apart. I can't find a place to fix it for me. Lowes doesn't seem to care or help. So much for going green.

Jul 23, 2011
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Task Force mower
by: Anonymous

I have had mine for 4 years; never had to replace battery or any parts. small problems are:
1- have to mow my yard in two shifts [needs to charge]; lawn is about 6000 sqft
2- can't cut through thick grass or grass/weed mix well; if you have let your grass grow long, it will take two mows to get it down.
3- opening to mulch bag clogs if thick grass or wet grass; need to constantly turn mower on side to clear it out.
4- since not as powerful as conventional, need to ensure your blade is very sharp.

upside:
1- no smoke, moving part issues
2- very quiet
3- nothing to maintain
4- easy to start and stop

Bottom line: very green but needs more power; maybe a 36 volt will fare better than 24 volt; do not know.

Jun 18, 2011
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Good Mower
by: Glenn in California

I've had this mower for almost three years. Only repair was a new switch/handle assembly which was replaced under warranty. I like it, my neighbors also borrow it. Large battery allows cutting front and back at both houses on one charge. Looking for another one for my neighbor.

Also a great muclh machine. Put clippings in a pile on the patio or lawn and let the mower cut it up for the mulch container.

Apr 07, 2011
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What does the red light on the chager mean?
by: hydropaulix

I don't have an owner's manual and am wondering what it ment when the light is red on the charger.
Can some one please tell me? There is no web sight to go to.

Sep 04, 2010
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24-volt technology is far from good
by: Frank Farish

For those green" people who cursed those who threw their Lawn Force movers away, I have but one simple reply for you: The replacement 24-volt battery costs $188.00 plus tax per Lowes!!!
Now, how green do you feel?

Aug 08, 2010
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Thanks for the info
by: Anonymous

Thanks for the heads up with the battery issue. Also, dunno why people get so negative on reviews. DB's.

Jul 17, 2010
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Blame America
by: Anonymous

Wow to lazy to get a replacement battery, so you just pitched the lawnmower...how green of you. And now apparently it's Americas fault. You sound like just another America hating, environmentalist, liberal, hypocrite.

Apr 13, 2010
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Task Force Cordless 20", 24 volt, 3 in 1 Mower
by: Anonymous

Didn't write that in my review. Lowes informed me they needed to order the battery, which would arrive in a couple of weeks. I returned the mower.

Apr 12, 2010
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Task Force Cordless Mower
by: Anonymous

So, you could get a new battery but didn't want the hassle of going to get it? So you just threw away the mower? I guess you got what you deserved.

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