Get Ready for Spring with Lawn Mower Safety Tips
March 24, 2011 – 8:26 pm
The coming of spring means that it’s about time to dig out the lawn mower. It’s amazing how quickly the grass begins to grow, and you’re going to have to start getting used to mowing it every week again. At least the upside of spring means that you can enjoy the weather while you’re outdoors working. Before getting back into the groove of things, here are some safety tips that you should remind yourself of.
- Pick up sticks and any other debris, because you should avoiding running over anything with your lawn mower. Assess your yard for sprinkler heads and even drainage caps. You don’t want these plastic or metal pieces to hit the lawn mower’s blade and fling back at your legs causing an injury.
- Avoid pushing a walk-behind lawn mower or riding mower up and down steep slopes. You might have to use a weed wacker instead.
- Regularly clean out your lawn mower. If you don’t, the build-up of debris can ignite and cause a fire.
- Monitor your lawn mower to ensure that it’s functioning properly. Never run a mower if it’s leaking oil. This can cause soil and water pollution, and it can pose as a fire hazard.
- Use a riding lawn mower alone. Of course, your children might want to hitch a ride, but it’s best to keep them off of it since they’re not really made for two.
- Turn your lawn mower off before pushing it across pavement. Small rocks and other materials can be thrown at high speeds.
- Never tough the hot engine or muffler. These can get as hot as 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit!
- Store gasoline in a container that is clearly marked, and keep it in a cool, dry place that is out of the way.
- Never overfill the mower’s gas tank. If you’re allowing your teenager to mow the lawn, take care of the gasoline and maintenance so they don’t get hurt being careless.
- Avoid cutting the lawn when it’s raining outside. You don’t want to get electrocuted.
Mowing the lawn can be a dangerous activity, especially for kids who are less likely to abide by basic safety guidelines. If your teenager is going to make extra money over the summer months, review these safety tips with them. You will also get a nice review on what to do and what not to do.
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