The B&D mower works. It was my first electric. Mulches well and picks up well, but be patient with it. I'd done yard work (125 of them)in LA. I was ready to get away from the gas and oil changes. The BAG packs in the leaves, BUT The Zipper broke quickly. It was OK since one side still opened. ALSO, The hanger rod easily stripped the soft plastic mower body. This is it's 3rd summer on a small suburban yard. Problem: Leaf raking time in Philadelphia and I lost the hanger bar! Do I buy a whole new overpriced kit? No-one sells the rod alone. Call me frustrated.