8 Steps for Lawn Mower Safety:

Even though many lawn ers come with safety features, it is a prful cutting mace that is dangerous and should be treated as such. Impro use could result in sonal injury or even death. The U.S. Government estimates that 60,000 people are treated in hospitals lawn er related injuries. Most accidents occur when people do not know how to oate their mace proly or they don't use common sense and get careless.

p 1: Get to know your lawn er. Check the owner's manuals frequently to familiarize yourself with it.

p 2: Dress proly. Do not wear open toe shoes or shorts. Don't wear loose clotg or hair that could possibly drawn into rotating ps. Use safety glasses and dust masks when the need is required.

p 3: Prepare your lawn beehand. Pick up rocks, sticks, wires, toys, tools or any objects that could be thrown by the blade.

p 4: Prepare your unit. Make sure all ps are tightened and notg is missing. Check and correct any leaks. Check your oil levels and the lawn er blade pro retention.

p 5: Handle gasoline with care. If you spill fuel, wipe it up promptly and allow time vaporization bee you st the er. Store gasoline in a pro container away from children and your home.

p 6: Warn other people bee ing your lawn. Keep children inside and pets penned up while oating your er. Always be prepared to stop in case someone or sometg ds in the area you are ing.

p 7: St your er according to oators manual. Keep your hands and feet safely away from the er deck while sting. Always cease sts if your engine becomes flooded to prevent ignition spark.

p 8: Be mindful. Always be aware of your surroundings and any potential dangers that might occur. Don't let the subconscious just take over while tking about tgs other than the job at hand.

If you follow these ss, you can help avoid becoming another statistic.