Lawnmower Safety With FlatOut™

Now that the summer is kicking off, there’s one thing we’re all about to do more of…. Mowing! It’s essential to a beautiful summer yard, keeping critters out and the HOA happy. When operating a mower or zero-turn, the first thing we need to consider is safety. Since mowing is something we do frequently, it’s often easy to forget that we’re operating heavy machinery.

Before you mow, you want to pick up all branches and other debris that could go flying and avoid mowing over any rocky areas. You don’t want the rocks shooting through your living room window and turning your house into an Allstate commercial. Make sure kids and pets are inside or in a safe area before firing up that zero-turn. Mowing is loud (obviously), kids and pets tend to get in your blind spots where you can’t see or hear them. Even if you picked up the yard for debris, there is still a chance that there could be items flying out of the mower that could injure others.

Lawnmower Tips and Safety 

Before you start cutting those blades, make sure you are wearing goggles, hearing protection, long pants, and closed-toed shoes (we know it’s summer and hot, but these are essential to staying safe while mowing, so put on some pants!) Summer is prime time for day drinking, but if you’re turning your Saturday into a yard workday, treat yourself with a beverage AFTER mowing and not before. If something is stuck in the mower, make sure the mower is completely off before attempting to remove any lodged items. The last thing we want is you spending the beautiful summer day getting your finger stitched back on at the ER. For more lawnmower tips, check out this blog on Family Handyman.

So, let’s go over what we’ve learned so far:

1. Make sure you pick up all debris; branches, toys, sprinklers, that magazine you subscribed to when your kid was doing that fundraiser
2. Avoid running over rocks and gravel
3. Make sure children and pets are inside before starting
4. Wear the proper clothing attire
5. No drinking and operating the mower (you are technically driving here)
6. No sticking your hands or fingers in the machine. If something is stuck, make sure to turn the mower completely off. We don’t want your finger to be the flying debris.

Protect Your Tires, Protect Your Lawnmower

To keep your mower and zero turn in proper, safe working condition, you’ll need to keep up maintenance on it. To keep your engine running properly, you’ll need to check the spark plugs, stay up to date on oil changes and make sure the air filter is clean. HGTV has a blog detailing all the maintenance your mower will need. To keep your tires in good shape, make sure you add FlatOut™ Outdoor Power Equipment formula. FlatOut™ will keep your tires flat-free all summer long. FlatOut™ lasts for the life of the tire, so if you add it this season, you’ll be set for years to come! Check out FlatOut™ Outdoor Power Equipment here and watch our videos for tips and install instructions.