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Keep Safety in Mind
As the days get longer and the temperatures
warm up, individuals will move outdoors to mow the lawn
or work on the farm. To avoid injuries, follow these
tips for proper use of lawnmowers and tractors.
Lawnmower Safety Tips
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Wear proper clothing to protect your body from
harm when operating a lawnmower. Sturdy, non-slip
shoes should be worn instead of tennis shoes or
sandals. Long pants help protect your legs from
small rocks and sticks that may be thrown from under
the mower.
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Keep children away from lawn mowers and do not
allow a child to operate a mower until he or she
is mature enough to handle the task safely.
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Never leave a mower running unattended. You should
also never leave the key in the switch.
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Be careful when operating a lawnmower on a slope.
Push mowers should always be used across the slope
while riding mowers are generally more stable when
used up and down a slope. Prevent overturning by
not using a mower on steep slopes or near ditches.
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Before you mow, check your lawn for loose objects
that could be thrown by the mower. Keep children
and pets away from the area being mowed.
Tractor Safety Tips
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Do not allow extra riders on farm tractors, especially
when the extra rider is not necessary for the farm
work. If you must carry extra riders, drive slowly
and avoid jolting your vehicle.
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To prevent overturn deaths, make sure your tractor
has a rollover protective structure and wear a seat
belt.
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Prevent turnovers by backing your tractor up a
hill instead of driving it up the hill. If you must
pull a load up a hill, keep the clutch and throttle
operating smoothly. Do not stop or shift gears while
driving up a hill.
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Make sure your tractor has adequate lighting and
a bright slow-moving vehicle emblem if you will
be driving it on a public road.
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