{"id":1791,"date":"2012-05-11T10:58:53","date_gmt":"2012-05-11T09:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1791"},"modified":"2016-05-12T14:27:10","modified_gmt":"2016-05-12T13:27:10","slug":"lawn-mower-mowing-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/lawn-mower-mowing-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Mower Safety tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"safety-first-mower\"<\/p>\n

Lawn mowers<\/a> can be dangerous and can cause\u00a0serious injury if not used properly.\u00a0Become familiar\u00a0with the mower you intend to use and use good judgement and be safety-minded. Below are some safety guidelines we have put together to ensure you finish any mowing job safely. Have a great summer and “Happy mowing!”<\/p>\n

Safety Guidelines<\/h4>\n

\u00bb Read the operator’s manual for safety\u00a0instructions. Do make sure you follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions.<\/p>\n

\u00bb Pick up all debris (stigs, stones, garden toys etc) before each mowing.<\/p>\n

\"safety-first\"\u00bb Keep children and pets a safe distance away\u00a0from lawn mowers.\u00a0Before beginning to mow, send children and pets inside with an adult or older brother\/sister. A fast moving mower blade can throw objects at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour or 100m in 1 second!<\/p>\n

\u00bb Keep feet and hands away from blades when\u00a0starting and running engine.<\/p>\n

\u00bb Wear sturdy shoes and long trousers.\u00a0Clothing protects the mower operator from thrown objects such as stones and other garden debris. \u00a0Earplugs protect hearing from the loud noise that an engine can make. Safety glasses or goggles protect the eyes from dust, dirt \u00a0and small rocks thrown out by the blade and the engine-cooling fan.\u00a0Never wear anything that can be caught in the machine such as loose clothing or\u00a0jewelery. Always tie back long hair.<\/p>\n

\u00bb Be careful when working with petrol. Petrol can be extremely explosive! Fires can occur when re-filling a mower that is hot or still running. Never smoke around petrol. Try not to spill any petrol when filling. Always use a spout when filling to avoid spills. And never store petrol in a home or a utility building, especially near gas hot water heaters.<\/p>\n

\u00bb Operate the lawn mower at a safe speed of travel and always push mower rather than pull it\u00a0toward you. When using a\u00a0riding mower only operate up and down steep slopes to reduce the chance of the mower overturning. A riding mower may overturn if it begins spinning on the uphill side of a slope. If the uphill mower wheel spins when going \u00a0across a slope, stop or turn down the slope immediately.<\/p>\n

\u00bb Watch your footing on steep slopes and\u00a0wet grass.<\/p>\n

\u00bb Don’t leave a running engine unattended.<\/p>\n

\u00bb Refuel the engine only when it is shut off\u00a0and cool.<\/p>\n

\u00bb Wear goggles when operating line trimmers, brushcutters\u00a0and power edgers.<\/p>\n

\u00bb Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire\u00a0before working on engine or blade.<\/p>\n

\u00bb Keep the mower in good repair and adjustment.<\/p>\n

\u00bb Never let someone else ride with you when operating a riding mower<\/a>.\u00a0This could be very dangerous. \u00a0Each year, injuries and even deaths occur because\u00a0children ride as passengers on riding mowers, small\u00a0tractors, and other machinery. A few minutes of\u00a0fun riding is not worth the risk of injury\u00a0or even death.<\/p>\n

\u00bb And finally always leave your mower in a safe place away from children.\u00a0It is extremely\u00a0important\u00a0that you park the mower properly when the job is complete. Small children find lawnmowers fascinating and like to copy older brothers\/sisters and parents. Children may start a mower \u00a0may be unable to stop the mower before injuring\u00a0themselves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lawn mowers can be dangerous and can cause serious injury if not used properly. Become familiar with the mower you intend to use and use good judgement and be safety-minded. The following post includes some safety guidelines we have put together to ensure you finish any mowing job safely. 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