7 tips for safe mowing

With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, farmers and property owners are kept busy trying to keep grass and vegetation on  their land under control.

Unfortunately, mowing accidents cause many missing toes and fingers every year, and they are easily preventable.

Here's how you can stay safe while keeping your lawns neat and tidy this summer.

Gates become blocked and firebreaks get overgrown very quickly. It's tempting to cut corners once the growth is out of hand, so have a regular maintenance plan.

Debris often flicks around when mowing, potentially causing cuts and injury so it’s important to protect the upper body as much as the lower with the right gear such as glasses and sleeved clothing. Wear long trousers and proper footwear also when mowing.

For example, wheeled brush cutters make trimming and slashing much easier and safer than a traditional shoulder 'whipper snipper'.

Switch equipment off even if you are just stepping away from the mower for a moment. A mower running amok around the property is the last thing you will need.

Take particular care with children and pets.

In addition to potentially causing fatigue and heat stroke to the person mowing the property, high temperatures could cause sparks to flare from a metal cutting blade on exposed rocks.

Basic maintenance of your mowing equipment will ensure your machine starts easily every time and is safe and reliable while you’re working.

Inlon distributes the Ecotech brand of brush cutters, slashers and mowers. Its range of wheeled trimmers such as the Ecotech DCS 60 is fitted with extra safety features, is powerful and lightweight to make light work of trimming and slashing, Inlon says.

Find out more about the Ecotech range on www.inlon.com.au