Lawn-Care Safety Tips

No matter what season it is, there’s always something you need to do with your lawn to keep it in good shape. And when you’re working with power equipment, it’s essential to make sure that you’re being responsible and following best safety practices to ensure that you and anyone around you isn’t injured and that you don’t damage or destroy your valuable lawn-care equipment.

Here are a few lawn-care safety tips you can follow to ensure that caring for your lawn is a stress-free experience.

1. Wear Protective Gear

You need to keep yourself protected while using power equipment, which means wearing gear that will shield you from harm and prevent injuries. Heavy work gloves, goggles and steel-toed work boots are ideal. Make sure you’re also wearing tighter clothing that isn’t loose or drapey and that doesn’t have any cords or sashes that dangle and could become caught in your machinery. If you have long hair, tie it up close to your head. Remove all jewelry that could become a problem, too.

2. Turn Machines Off

Whenever you need to adjust anything on your piece of lawn equipment, always ensure that it’s completely turned off and that the motor has cooled down first. Trying to adjust equipment with the engine on can result in serious injury. Also, before you walk away from any piece of equipment, make sure it’s turned off, even if you’re only going away for a minute.

3. Pick Up Yard Debris

Before you get out your hedge trimmer, weed whacker or lawn mower, you need to make sure there aren’t any obstacles in your yard that could get caught in the machinery and potentially fly into someone’s face or damage the equipment. Walk around your lawn and pick up rocks, kids’ and dog toys, sports equipment, large branches, gardening tools and anything else that could be a hazard.

4. Keep Equipment Clean

Dirty lawn-care equipment may just seem like it’s unsightly looking, but in actuality, allowing debris to accumulate on your equipment can be dangerous. Too much dead grass on top of the lawn mower can make it overheat, and mud can hide serious issues that you won’t be able to spot. Always clean your equipment, including the undercarriages, after use and before storing it.

5. Get Professional Service

Whenever you need some help in maintaining your lawn-care equipment, it’s best to consult a professional. This could be anything from replacing a worn-down part to sharpening a blade. Don’t try to do anything yourself that you’re not sure how to do. 

Does your lawn equipment require professional service to keep it in good condition? Get in touch with the service department here at Gary’s Power Equipment so we can make you an appointment. Our team of mechanics will get to the bottom of whatever issues you’re having in no time.

Looking to buy new equipment? Come on down to our dealership in Winchester, NH, to check out our wide stock of new and used lawn mowers and other lawn-care power equipment for sale. You can also discuss financing options with our sales team. Gary's Power Equipment serves the cities of Battleboro and Swanzey, NH.