Mowing safely
Clear the lawn, dress for it, and the clog, slope, child and refuelling rules.
Mowing safely
Before you start: walk the whole lawn and pick up what a blade could throw (tap each one), dress for it, and get children and pets indoors.
Safety
- Your mower's manual comes first: blade controls, slopes and refuelling differ by model.
- Never disable the blade-stop handle or a riding mower's seat switch.
- Disconnect the spark plug wire (or remove an electric mower's battery or key) before touching the blade or the deck.
General information, not professional advice: your manual and local rules come first. You use this at your own risk; see our Terms.
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