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1. a mower with multiple blades mounted on a cylinder. The blades cut against a bar. It makes precise cuts and is ideal for lower mowing heights. The blades require professional sharpening. These mowers are safer to use than [[rotary mower]]s.<br> | 1. a mower with multiple blades mounted on a cylinder. The blades cut against a bar. It makes precise cuts and is ideal for lower mowing heights. The blades require professional sharpening. These mowers are safer to use than [[rotary mower]]s.<br> | ||
2. A mower that shears the grass between a blade on a spinning reel and a bedknife at the base of the cutting unit. See also [[Flail mower]], [[Rotary mower]], and [[Triplex]].<br><br> | |||
2. A mower that shears the grass between a blade on a spinning reel and a bedknife at the base of the cutting unit. See also [[Flail mower]], [[Rotary mower]], and [[Triplex]].<br> | |||
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http://www.trupower.com/tru_cut/images/reel01.jpg<br><br> | http://www.trupower.com/tru_cut/images/reel01.jpg<br><br> | ||
Image of a reel mower | Image of a reel mower.<br> | ||
Source: http://www.trupower.com | Source: http://www.trupower.com<br><br> | ||
<br><br> | http://www.bobvila.com/images/ArticleImages/FIG_ReelMower_01_large.gif<br><br> | ||
This image shows the components of a standard reel mower.<br> | |||
http://www.bobvila.com/images/ArticleImages/FIG_ReelMower_01_large.gif | Source: http://www.bobvila.com/FixItClub/Task/Maintaining/FIG_ReelMower.html<br><br> | ||
This image shows the components of a standard reel mower | |||
Source: http://www.bobvila.com/FixItClub/Task/Maintaining/FIG_ReelMower.html |
Revision as of 11:27, 22 March 2006
1. a mower with multiple blades mounted on a cylinder. The blades cut against a bar. It makes precise cuts and is ideal for lower mowing heights. The blades require professional sharpening. These mowers are safer to use than rotary mowers.
2. A mower that shears the grass between a blade on a spinning reel and a bedknife at the base of the cutting unit. See also Flail mower, Rotary mower, and Triplex.
Image of a reel mower.
Source: http://www.trupower.com
This image shows the components of a standard reel mower.
Source: http://www.bobvila.com/FixItClub/Task/Maintaining/FIG_ReelMower.html