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The right mower blades can be a useful equipment for maintaining your Convenient lawn mower blade sharpener, but the wrong type can cause damage to your mower or create a safety hazard. Use this guide to find the correct mower blades for your lawn.      Standard blades are designed to rapidly cut dense grass and then send it for the bagging process. They also have the ability to mulch.      They cut grass      Blades can be easily and swiftly used to cut grass into small fragments. The grass fragments are returned to the soil in which case they can be used to fertilize the soil. They are also less prone to dust gathering over other blades.      Blades with a lower lift is ideal for sandy terrain since it requires the least amount of energy to function. The blade doesn't release dust in the air, and it will last longer.      Gator and mulching blades possess more suction than normal blades, allowing them cut grass clippings into smaller pieces that can be released or bagged. These blades are useful for lawn services which have customers with various requirements regarding the disposal of grass clippings. These blades are versatile but aren't as robust or longer-lasting than steel or carbide blades. They may require some more attention, including cleaning, balancing and sharpening.      They Mulch      A regular lawn mower blade creates a powerful suction across the ground, pulling up grass to be cut precisely. But that suction also sucks up dust and circulates it around the deck, which can cause an excessive wear and tear on the mower.      A high-lift blade however it sucks up grass and propels it forward for easy disposal into bags or a the side discharge chute. These blades typically are more curved in surface and additional cutting edges along the edges for more efficient mulching.      The best results are achieved by choosing the right blade for your lawnmower. If you wish to be sure the blade is the correct type you should check the code or number on the blade. This should be in line with the list of components in your user manual. Then, be sure the pattern of the hole in the center on the new blade matches up with the one included with the unit. If you're sure it's a good fit then you can secure it to the mower with the washer and nut included.      They Lift Grass      If the mower is in motion, the larger edges of high-lift blades scoop up an air pocket. This creates an air cushion that decreases friction and cuts and results in an easier cut. The machine also suckers up the clippings and propels them into a side discharge chute that makes it easy to dispose.      These kinds of blades are ideal for mowing dense grass, which could result in the clumping. They are great for wet or dry lawns, but they may not be as effective if you are mowing over dirt or sandy terrain as they are prone to collect and throw stones and dirt in the air.      Be sure to use proper safety precautions when you change the blade of your lawn mower. To access the blade you'll need to park the mower on a level surface, then remove the key. It is possible to remove the bolts that hold the blade in position and then put in an alternative one.      The Discharge of Grass      The large edges of high-lift blades form an air pocket between the grass and them when they are moving through the grass, which reduces friction and resistance. The suction created by the blades lifts up the grass clippings, propelling them into an auxiliary discharge chute to make it easy to dispose of them.      Low-lift blades work better for sandy soils, since they don't produce enough suction that would lift the grass. They're also more vulnerable to being damaged by rocks and other particles that get into the mower while cutting.      Standard, all-purpose or 2-in-1 blades are more commonly seen on regular mowers, as well as one with a rear bagging attachment. They have a slight curve at the edges that reduces the clumping effect and helps improve the distribution of grass clippings across your lawn. But, they only have moderate air circulation, which could create a strain on your engine, and decrease your control over the clipping distribution.