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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PERLIS

Quiz 3 (Writing)
Semester 2, 2019/2020

May 2020

UVW 312 – English for Technical Communication

[Bahasa Inggeris untuk Komunikasi Teknikal]

Masa : 2 jam
Time: 2 hours

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QUIZ 3: WRITING (30 MARKS)

Rifhan is planning to buy a lawn mower that he can use for his house and the sports
centre he is working at. Below are two reviews on two lawn mowers. Based on the details
given in the reviews, provide conclusions and give your recommendation based on the
conclusions that you have made.

Please write your answer in the Google Form.

Lawn Mower 1: Honda HRX217VKA

Honda has a reputation for quality engines,

and its lawn mower line is no exception. The
Honda HRX217VKA is the best self-propelled
gas mower you can use on your lawn.
Weighing in at 96 pounds, its 190cc engine
provides plenty of power to efficiently mow and
mulch every type of grass. While it is larger
than most mowers, this comfortable and
power-driven mower is perfect for medium and
large yards.
Equipped with nice features such as mulching and bagging, easy start system and cut
height setting, this mower is highly recommended for anyone to get, a homeowner or
commercial yard maintenance.

Honda HRX217VKA is the easiest mower to start. It basically starts on the first or second
pull every time and you can easily control the speed of the mower using the lever
positioned at the handle. It can cut tall grass, wet grass and mulches pretty good when
you are mulching. The Honda HRX performs well, giving your grass a smooth even cut.
This is largely thanks to the special MicroCut blade. This specialty blade has four cutting
surfaces, rather than the standard two, so it cuts your grass clippings into finer pieces.

Having smaller clippings also makes it possible to hold more in the generously sized 2.5

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bushel disharge bag. Most discharge bags have a 2-bushel capacity,but the Honda HRX
bag is angled perfectly, allowing you to fill it up to the brim without choking the blade to a
halt.If you choose not to bag the clippings, the mower will mulch the discharge you mow.
You can provide nutrient value to the lawn as they decay, but if the clippings are left in
lump, your lawn is likely to suffer damage because the light is obscured from the grass
and the leaves are unable to photosynthesize. Therefore, if you do not want to cause
damage to your lawn, you need to rake out the grass clipping.

The handle stands at 41 inches, tall enough for people over 5 - 6 feet tall to grasp it
comfortably. The handle connects and folds down easily, thanks to a quick release
connection at the base of the handle. You can adjust the handle to three different
positions, giving you and opportunity to set at the height you need. The handle is covered
with a thin foam that reduces vibrations and hand fatigue. The mower engine runs
smoothly, so vibration is not a huge problem for this gas mower.

The cutting path of this walk-behind mower is 30 inches,which allows you to mow your
lawn more quickly than a mower with smaller width which cut down on the number of
passes needed to cut your entire lawn. Gas mower engines have a sound rating that falls
between 90 and 100 dB, and the Honda HRX217VKA is a bit on the loud side, running at
98 dB during the test. This is due to its large engine, but with hearing protection like
earplug, you should be able to mow for extended period without any ill effects. The large
engine on this Honda mower meets all EPA and CARB emission standard in all 50
countries, so you do not have to worry about your mower not being up to regulation.

This mower has seven cutting levels. The lowest cutting height is ¾ of an inch, with a
maximum of 4 inches. These heights are the lowest and highest levels available on any of
the mowers in Honda lineup and allow you to mow any types of grass to the height you
want. With a fuel tank size of 0.24 gallon, the mower is able to mow 3.6 miles per hour.

Another best feature of this Honda lawn mower is its safety designs. It is a mower
provided with handle lever which is designed to be held down in order for the mower to
keep mowing. If you fell while mowing in a hill or had a small child or pet run out in front of
you unexpectedly, the lever can make all differences in preventing a tragedy. Then, when
you run over any objects, a rubber back flap underneath the mower will protect you from

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objects sent flying by the blades. Besides, there is a removable throw guard which helps
to keep objects from flying out of the side and damaging property, people or pets.
Honda provides a limited five-year warranty on the HRX for defective workmanship and
parts. This is well above the average of three years that we found with other lawn mower
brands. If you ever have problems with this mower, you can contact Honda by phone or
email to get answers to your questions or order official Honda parts.

Key features:
 Weight: 96 pounds
 Warranty: Limited 5 years warranty.
 Front and rear tire size: 9 inches
 Price: $ 599.00

Lawn Mower 2: EGO LM2102SP Cordless Lawn Mower

How big is your lawn or garden? If you only have a

small lawn that’s easily accessible from your house, you
might prefer an electric lawn mower. The EGO
LM2102SP Cordless Lawn Mower is an excellent
alternative to traditional gas-powered mowers. As an
electric mower, it does not require gas or oil, eliminating
harmful fumes and potential spills. It is one of the best
electric lawn mowers because it offers comparable
power to gas lawn mowers and cuts through grass with
ease and efficiency. The cordless lawn mower comes
equipped with a single 56-volt lithium-ion battery that provides up to 60 minutes of power to the
mower, depending on the high and thickness of your grass. Lithium-ion batteries, on average,
take two hours to recharge. The EGO LM2102SP’s battery, however, has 40-minutes recharge
time, which is the fastest recharge time of all the mowers tested. The battery weight 6 pounds,
which is heavier than other batteries and it is also equipped with an indicator so that as you
mow, you can check the display to see how much power is remaining. This makes it easy to
gauge when you will need to recharge the battery.

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With its 60-minute power to mow, it is highly convenient and practical for small and medium
yards. If you have a bigger yard, it does not mean you cannot use this lawn mower, just that
you should plan on some extra time to recharge the battery before you finish. Recharging the
battery can be interrupting your workflow, so suggestion is made to the homeowners to buy
another battery so that one can be charging while the other is powering your device. This of
course, will add the cost.

The great thing about cordless electric mowers is how easy they are to use. There are no
cables to worry about tripping over or even worse, cutting into. The EGO LM2102SP is
equipped with reverse awareness system where it will beep loudly when the mower is put in
reverse so that others are aware that the mower might be mowing near them. Nevertheless,
you should not mow your lawn when the grass is wet as you will be exposed to the risk of
slipping and exposing your body to a rotating mower blade and electric shock if you mow wet
grass with them.

The EGO LM2102SP has 21-inches cutting width, which is on par with other brands of lawn
mowers. Purchasing a mower with smaller cutting width is worth considering small spaces,
tight corners or awkward spots you have in your garden that may be negotiated more easily
with a smaller mower. This electric mower also offers five cutting heights ranging from 1.5
inches to 4 inches. This allows you to get the best cut possible for multiple types of grasses.
However, constant cutting of long grasses might strain the battery.

The mower starts up with the push of a button, a big improvement over exhausting pull cords.
This model is also a self-propelled, which is nice if you have trouble pushing a lawn mower.
The 2.0 bushel clipping bags attaches to the rear of the mower and has a wide mouth, making
it easy to empty. The mower also gives you a side-discharge option that discharge the
clippings immediately after they are cut and drops them back into the lawn. However, leaving
your clippings behind when you are cutting your lawn in the middle of summer would be a bad
idea as it can brown your grass and making your lawn susceptible to fire.

Many gass mowers weigh between 70 and 90 pounds, so EGO is a good choice for anyone
wanting a lightweight mower, since it is only 58-pounds. In addition to its light weight, this
cordless lawn mower comes with large, 9-inch wheels on its base which helps you easily

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maneuver over higher cut of grass or tight corners.

EGO offers a five-year warranty for this model, which is one of the longer warranty periods
offered by an electric lawn mower manufacturer. Users can download a user manual or order
parts on the EGO website.
Key features:
 Weight: 58 pounds
 Warranty: 5 years warranty.
 Front and rear tire size: 9 inches
 Price: $ 729.00

1. Comparisons:

Conclusion 1 (Mowing Performance):

[3 marks]

2. Comparisons:

Conclusion 2 (Cutting Width & Accessibility):

[3 marks]

3. Comparisons:

Conclusion 3 (Safety Features):

[3 marks]

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4. Comparisons:

Conclusion 4 (Grass Discharge):

[ 3 marks]

5. Recommendation

[ 3 marks]

Conclusion: /12
Recommendation: /3
Language: /15

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