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Show SAFETY SENSE Lawn Mower Safety Tips No matter how much you think you know about running run-ning a power lawn mower, times change and so does the equipment. New models have new features, including more safety features. Here are some tips on using power lawn mowers both riding and walk-behind models from experts at the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute. i CLEAR THE AREA before you turn on the engine of children, pets, debris. 1. Read the owner's manual man-ual and make sure you know all there is to know about using the mower correctly for utmost safety and economy. 2. Clear the area of children, chil-dren, pets and debris before you turn on the engine. 3. Start the mower engine keeping hands and feet well away from the blade and other moving purts. 4. Learn to use the controls con-trols Be able to stop the machine in an emergency. 5. Stop the engine and disconnect dis-connect spark plugs before making repairs, refueling or leaving the mower. |