Lawn Mowers
1. Read the mower’s manual, heed safety and operating instructions and learn the controls.
2. Children should be at least 12 years old before operating a push lawn mower, and age 16 to operate a driving lawn mower.
3. Do not allow children to ride as passengers on a lawn mower, and be sure to keep children out of the yard while mowing.
4. Clean up toys and other objects, such as rocks, from the yard to help prevent injuries from flying objects.
5. Never leave a running mower unattended.
6. Never operate the mower in an enclosed place where carbon monoxide can collect.
7. Never unclog or work on a lawn mower while the engine is on or when the spark plug is connected. Doing this puts the user at risk for being injured by the blade.
8. Wear non-slip shoes, long pants and ear plugs for protection.
(Information taken from Travelers Insurance Insights)
Frank Zimmerman, CIC
Mars Insurance Agency, Inc
815-459-0711
Fax: 815-459-1174
