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Show HILL TOP TIMES 30 Page July 7. 1978 Carefully, very carefully Some 62,000 people were hurt seriously by power lawn mowers lastyear, and almost 10,000 individuals were injured by powered hedge trimmers. from blades and a downward-aime- d discharge chute so debris is less likely to hit anyone nearby. t Before mowing, rake up wires, cans, rocks, twigs or other litter cluttering the lawn. Hazard patterns from accident files show that serious lawn mower accidents were caused by: objects picked up and thrown by mowers tipping lawn mowers; riding-typ- e over when used on steep slopes; garden tractors or riding mowers used in reverse and running over or into innocent victims; and contact with the lawn mower blade when clearing grass from the discharge chute or adjusting the machine before the blades have fully stopped. Victims of hedge-trimmaccidents were most often hurt while changing hand position with the trimmer still running, operating the trimmer with only one hand, or trying to hold the cord away from the blade. Keep children and others out of the area being mowed. Use a three-wir- e three pronged plugs. Always turn off the mower and disconnect the spark plug wire or electric plug before unclogging or adjusting the machine. Even a slight rotation of the blade could start the engine. Be sure the trimmer has two handles, including a wide forward handle high above the cutting blades. Mow across slopes if using a walk-behin- Make sure the trimmer is a lightweight machine which you can handle easily. Commission suggests the following safety it is plugged in. Periodically check the cord for cuts, cracks or breaks in insulation. If you must repair the cord, use only recommended electrical tape, available at any hardware store. Don't rush your work. Hurrying of getting injured. risk heightens your (AFPS) w m d mower. With a riding type mower, drive up and down slopes for stability. Don't let accidents cloud your summer days BABY SHOP If using an electric mower, take care not to run over the cord. rules: When buying a power mower, make sure it has a rear guard to protect hands and feet extension cord with Never clean or adjust the trimmer while Hedge trimmers Buy a trimmer with cutting teeth and guards close enough together so your finger can't fit between them. Never refuel a mower while it is running or the engine is hot. ahead. The Consumer Product Safety r chair or ladder. since grass Don't ever cut a wet lawn often clogs the discharge chute tempting you to clear it with the machine running. er While cutting bushes, don't stand on a Don't smoke near a power mower or near gasoline. O O O O O Push, don't pull a hand mower. 7 O PL? 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