Tips For Mowing Your Yard

Rake It Up
Sticks and rocks can flick up from underneath your mower and cause serious harm, so it’s always a good idea to clear your work area before you start. 

Protect Your Peepers
Make sure you’re wearing protective eyewear while mowing your lawn just in case a stray stick or rock flies up from under your mower.

No Thongs Allowed
Make sure you are wearing enclosed footwear for all backyard tasks. Wear comfortable shoes that have adequate traction to prevent slipping. And remember when it comes to mowing your lawn keep the thongs for the beach not the backyard. 

Turn It Off
Before you even think about putting your hands near your mower blades, always turn the engine off. It sounds simple, but so many people get it wrong.

Get To Know Your Mower
Knowing how to shut off your mower immediately could be the difference between finishing the job safely and a trip to the hospital.  Never leave your mower engine running unattended.

Think First Then Reverse
Especially relevant when using a ride-on, make sure you always look behind before reversing. Being aware of your surroundings reduces the risk of running into obstacles or over debris.

Make Sure It’s Dry
Let that early morning dew dry up before you start on your mowing mission. Mowing on a wet track not only promotes grass sticking to your mower blades, it vastly increases your chances of slipping and injuring yourself.

Cool Down
When you’re looking to refuel, make sure your mower has been turned off and wait at least a few minutes. This will give yourself and the engine some time to cool before you continue the job.

Use Caution On The Slopes
To ensure safety in the backyard, never mow up and down a slope with a push mower, always mow across the slope. This is the opposite if you’re using a ride-on, as they can tip over when riding across a slope.