Patent ID: 6092355
Filing Date: 2000-07-25
Classification: H02H,H02J,Y10S

Abstract:
An electric lawnmower powered by a power source battery having a capacity connected by wires to a motor which has a power draw through said wires as a result of a load on said motor located in a housing and operable by an operator, comprising:an adjustable cutting height;a load indicator having a first zone indicating an unacceptable power draw level, a second zone indicating an acceptable power draw level and an indicating parameter indicating an actual power draw level such that said indicating parameter being located in said first zone indicates an unacceptable actual power draw level, said load indicator being connected to said wires between said power source battery and said motor, said load indicator providing a signal indicating to said operator to alter the speed of said mower or to adjust said cutting height of said mower; and,whereby said lawnmower is operated such that said indicating parameter is located within said second zone indicating an acceptable power draw level.