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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-04-27, Page 41Amosimmin. 1.1.44.44A ' •NO.kwk,.' . , r• • Power lawn mower repair and safety is essential for your pleasant gardening chores. The Ontario Safety League urges power mower owners to take special care of their machines. • Vi#10,P0Wek-lown;nowert have removed 'much of the: dreaded work that used to resultin blistered hands, sore** tired. ingaele‘they also..4010 certain .0Ougers. Each, year, thousands Canadians are Jnjured by theselabor-soving Machines Mainly because of Carelessness and misuse. , • • The rotor, mower can hurl . a piece of wood, metal or stone 80 feet or further, at a. speed of 200 miles per hour. For the unwary and unin- formed user, these machines. can, and often do, cut. off toes and fingers, Depending on . whether they are gas or elec- tric.Swered, they can .pre, sent a serious fire, or shock hazard. The Ontario Safety League urges power mower owners. to read the instruction manual carefully and get to know the machine thoroughly. Before cleaning, adjusting or servicing be sure to stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire on gasoline powered engines and unplug the power cord on electrically powered machines. Follow the manufacturers in- struCtions for maintenance .„. • to the letter; bink in safety arrangements .are effective. ..'91111q*Sintained,„. •'New acid 'Net while the engine is running or still not from use. With electrically POweredmotombesuOthat' the power cord, is in good condition and properly llrOtOlded, • When operating your power mower,keep all bystanders out of the work- ing area and examine the area for SWIM sticks and other obstructions .before. starting the Machine. Wear closed leather shoos (or safe- ty shoes), and push - don't pull the machine. Oa SOW slopes, operate from side. to side (vertical operation vites trouble). Work in daylight hours only and never on wet grass. Stop the motor when the mower is unattended even for a mo- ment. Power Mowers should only be operated by adults or responsible teenagers. Children who lack the physical ability, experience and judgement to operate these machines safely are far too often injured by them. Keep them from hap- pening to your family. Adventure, but don't invite failure Remember.7. the first season you became confi- dent enough to adventure with new gardening techni- ques end brand •new varieties? Then, by, ex- perience, you've discovered there's a fine line between being adventurous and being foolhardy. , Foolhardy gardeners fall for sucker advertisements, or for seeds and plants that promise unbelievable advan- tages. Adventurous gardeners read ads and labels very carefully and ask questions of their local Coun- ty Agricultyral Agent. They seldom choose a flower or vegetable that doesn't grow well for them. It's always a 'good idea to ask your local garden centre to help you select the newest and best varieties. They see previews of the new varieties . and can tel you .if they will grow well in your. garden. Don't be timid; ask- ing questions sure beats looking at a botanical turkey in your garden and asking, "Now, why on earth did I plant that?" Prune Hedge Always prune a hedge so that the base is wider than the• top. This allows light to reach the lower branches and produces a hedge that is full to the base. VERSATILITY makes Kubota rnid-range • diesel tractors ideal for... T-'-: AGRICULTURE , . .. . .... .. .„... ...i :,•,r7 : . •.--:: ..-".. 7". -(1: ' 1! 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