Flymo Electric Lawnmower
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| Flymo electric lawnmower | |
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| Manufacturer | Flymo |
| Production years | 1969 |
| Production location | (unknown) |
Flymo electric lawnmower, 1969
With the post-war boom in suburban house building came a need for people to look after their gardens. The lawn acquired a privileged status, and by the 1960s a number of new innovations had been introduced to make its upkeep easier. Chief among these was the introduction of the first electric hover mower in 1969. Essentially a rotary mower, the Flymo had a modified cutting blade that generated a downward stream of air as it rotated. This raised the mower off the grass so that it floated, like a hovercraft, across the lawn. Its lightweight design made it popular with women, and early advertising campaigns were directed specifically at them.
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[edit] How it works
Essentially a rotary mower, the Flymo had a modified cutting blade that generated a downward stream of air as it rotated. This raised the mower off the grass so that it floated, like a hovercraft, across the lawn.
[edit] Memories
Yes I loved this flymo its the best one ever made better than the modern day rubish. The next one to look out for is the flymo with electromagnetic braking they made a 15" and 19"
— modle
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[edit] In the Science Museum
Source: Old Lawnmower Club
Entry No: E2007.313.1
Inv: no: L2008-4026
This object is currently on display in the Dan Dare & the Birth of Hi-Tech Britain exhibition at the Science Museum, London.