Household accidents are the cause of both large and small household tragedies. Taking care of our garden, and especially when cutting it, can be the cause of one of these misfortunes. Therefore, we offer you some tips to keep a garden in perfect condition thanks to your lawnmower and without suffering accidents.
How to use the mower correctly
The first thing we must do, and although it seems obvious it is not always done, is to carefully read the instructions to know the operation and possibilities of your machine. You must know what types of materials you can cut safely, and which can jam the blades creating a hazard for you.
Before each use make sure there are no loose parts in the machine. Also, do not forget to remove any forgotten objects that could block the mower such as balls or toys from the lawn.
Do not run the mower indoors, always in open spaces where carbon dioxide cannot accumulate.
While it is in operation it is very important to have any part of our body and our clothing as far away as possible from the machine. Never mow barefoot. Wearing the appropriate clothing and footwear, including protective glasses, will reduce the chances of an accident.
Lawnmowers are devices that cut, as the name suggests, so we should never neglect it while it is on.
In case of clogging with a stone, disconnect it before inspecting it.
Make sure there are no children or animals near the machine while it is in operation.
If the mower runs on gasoline, fill it outdoors and away from potential sources of ignition.
If, on the other hand, you have an electric mower, never rush to cut the lawn when the grass is still wet. Also, you must make sure that it has an extension cable in perfect condition and that it has the power regime required by the mower. To avoid damaging the extension cord too easily, start cutting the grass in the area.
Once the work is finished, collect, store and protect the tools used. One of the possible reasons why we should change our mower is if it gets wet in the rain.
Keep the mower in perfect condition and with sharp blades.
