Walk-Behind Mower Guide
SAFETY Tips: be careful out there
According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 60,000 injuries are treated by hospital emergency rooms each year because of unsafe operation of power lawn mowers. Kids under the age of 15 are the most common victims. Regardless of which mower you choose, don’t forget to practice safety. We’ve assembled some guidelines below to help keep you safe while using your equipment:
- Always wear protective eyewear.
- Mow only in daylight, when the grass is dry.
- Check your yard for any debris or objects, such as toys that could pose a hazard if you mowed over them.
- Keep you children and pets out of the mowing area.
- Never let the starter rope snap back when starting a mower.
- Look three to four feet directly ahead of you while mowing.
- Never tilt a mower; always keep all four wheels on ground.