where does the mulch exit on this machine, and must the bag be used? .. thanks!
1777387
The mulch shoots out of the black flap near the bottom on the side where the smaller red feed shoot is. I don't use a bag, so no you don't need one. The mulch comes shooting out very fast though so make sure you're ok with that.
1777388
The mulch exits through a opening on the lower right side. The opening has a protective cover that the mulch pushes open. The bag does not have to be attached. I have used the machine twice and it works great.
1777389
mulch exits about 6 inches off the ground shooting out perpendicular to the ground. Bag does not have to be used.
1777390
Mulch exits from bottom right hand chute (when you are facing the chipper branch portal). I do not use a bag instead chipping directly into my meadow grass.
1777391
It exits out of the lower right side through a trap door when looking at the engine. You do not have to use the bag but this machine will spit out what it chops up and it does fill a large area, I recommend you use the bag and then empty the contents where you really need them.
1777392
It is a good idea to use the bag, otherwise it blows out the bottom on one side and covers everything with wood mulch particles.
1074077
This wonderful mower mulches the grass. You don't need a bag. I love the mow and go for keeping up with my small backyard.
1700543
No, it does not mulch. I would seriously consider another model as it really is a piece of garbage.
878124
If you don't have the suction tube on there is a shaped attachment that takes it's place. Then take the straight tube and place it where the bag goes. This is how to go from vac to blower.
933523
I agree w T. Waltz. This bag is for gardening waste, weeds, branches & grass clippings but NOT as an attachment to a mower. Please, call Tori to obtain the correct model/part #, then return to Amazon to see if it's available. GOOD LUCK!
1595009
I have a Scotts John Deere mower with a double grass catcher on the back. I did not buy anything extra. I just took the two bags off and put the opening of the leaf bag over the frame and cinched it up. It has a double cinching cord and a quick release for when you are taking it off.
887794
this machine mulches as it cuts, it can also bag the mulch. one or two pulls will always start the machine... incredibly true
1044135
If the bag has not been emptied soon enough, it will throw out the mulched leaves instead of bagging all of them. I find that my mower has to be emptied quite often in this circumstance; especially when bagging leaves. When mowing grass, my mower throws out part of the grass if the bagger becomes too full. The grass shoot should always be fairly clear.
1328560
the grass is propelled towards the operator and to the left .... most of it goes into the grass "catcher" that you should probably have attached....that way you can use the cut grass for composting. Compared to weed whacking, for example, having cut grass fall on your feet , if it overshoots the 'catcher', isn't going to be a problem
2273744
The bag cutter inside is a blade on a rail that you operate by hand. There is a lever on the right side that you lock down after you position the bag for sealing. You can walk away at that point and the machine vacuums out the air, seals, and stops. The sealed bag is still clamped in position by the lever until you release it.
1037628
There are two metal mulching bladesThat are mounted a plastic fan that drives the mulch into the bag
980445
Yes it does mulch. The bag it a bit small but the unit has great suction power. The unit overall is a bit big but does the job.
1460961
Hi EricG, I tend to keep in in mulch mode...it collects pretty well, though not so good with damp grass. Never tried the side action, as prefer to collect the cuttings. Cuts better than the original, however, IMO.
1789301
The only way to secure the bag to the blower/vac is to cinch the bag over the entire blower body. This will mean the engine and handle will be on the inside of the bag. The chute the leaves come out of is too small to cinch the monster bag to. The size of the bag will make it combersome to move around.
1775140
Yes, a walk-behind mower but you won't be able to use the bag at the same time.
885057
The mulching insert was included with mine. It's a stopper that prevents clippings from going through the opening to the bag.
2096390
Operationally I'd say no. Not a bad idea, however, as it is a vacuum based system pulling air and leaves etc into the cloth bag, the material the bag is made of has to have a certain weave/porosity factor to allow the air drawn in to flow through with the leaves and escape, otherwise the bag would pop like an overblown balloon. Just as easy to open the bag and dump the mulch into a yard waste recycling container.