Mowing the lawn is very enjoyable when you have the right equipment and you do not mind spending a bit of time outside. The expectation of a fresh cut lawn can be a good motivator, especially if you are house proud. It is however important that you take some precautions when doing so. There are many accidents reported each year as a result of improper lawn mower maintenance and use. When you buy a lawnmower, it is certainly worth your while to keep the instructions safely tucked away. This document is usually helpful when it comes to providing guidelines on how to maintain your particular type of lawnmower.

It is usually the hands and feet that suffer injury so avoid touching the engine when it is hot and you are not wearing gloves. Never go near the blades when the motor is running, and always wear protective clothing even when the sun is shining and you are tempted to just mow in your shorts and sandals. Before using lawn mowers you should always inspect the grounds you intend to cover for any rocks or toys. Such obstructions can damage the blades and stall the mower. On that same note, you should ensure that sharpening the blades is part of your maintenance routine so that you always have an even cut when mowing.

Remember that if your compound has areas where there are slopes, lawn mowers that are pushed get the best results when working from side to side but rider mowers are better when working up and down the hill. When visually inspecting the lawn you may come across tough clumps of grass. Use a rake for tackling this rather than insisting on using the mower over this area. Use the same approach when it comes to uneven borders. Ensure that you establish a straight pattern to mowing and then come back round to tackle these areas if the mower can easily reach them.