Nooooo. NO rocks, NO gravel, NO pebbles AT ALL. None. Zero.
As I said, the "soil" is very, very sandy, and I cut it at the highest setting. Those are NOT scratches on the blade, they are just swirls of deposits left by the grass/weeds that are being cut. I have a lot of stuff that looks like milkweed and it oozes gunk when it's cut.
Since my original post, I've gone through 2 more sets of blades. I guess I'm doing my part to support the corporate revenue forecasts. Thanks Husqvarna! You'll be last in line next time I need a lawnmower.
I guess my question/problem was escalated to ... ummmmm .... an escalated destination where questions are completely ignored.
Thanks everyone! I appreciate the reinforcement of my initial prediction of what to expect in the way of support.
I've already dumped too much cash into this piece of crap, but I can at least start buying the "generic" blades for my mower. That will at least, hopefully, keep the Husqvarna grubbers from getting any more than they already have.
Does anyone know the website URL for John Deere mowers?
I'm sorry, I was incorrect. The highest setting is 3.5 inches. Just wanted to clarify. TIA