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How To Mow
Walk at a Good, Steady Pace
With a hand lawn mower, the rotation of the wheels turns the blade reel. The mower will tend
to bind up and skid if it is moving at too slow a pace. The faster the wheels are traveling, the
faster the blade reel turns. Therefore, moving at a comfortably quick walking pace will achieve
the best results.
Overlapping Rows
When mowing a lawn, slightly overlap the row that has already been mowed. This will
make the force required to move the mower easier because less grass is being mowed at
one time. Overlapping rows will also ensure a neat cut by removing grass that may have
been missed on the previous row.
(See Fig. N)
Don’t Let The Grass Get Too Tall
Hand lawn mowers are harder to push when the
grass gets too tall, therefore it is recommended
to mow on a weekly basis.
Hand Lawn Mower - Don’t Mow Tall Weed
The hand lawn mower will tend to roll over tall weeds
without cutting them. This includes tall weeds that are
more than six inches, and things like dandelions and docs.
If the designed lawn to be mowed has a significant weed infestation, enquire at your local
Bunning store how to rectify the problem, or as an alternative, rent a petrol powered mower to
gain control of the lawn. Hand lawn mowers are designed to cut lawns in responsible condition.
The Metal Guard Protects Your Garden
The metal guard does not only protect your hand and feet, but also the garden. The hand
lawn mower can be pushed right up to flowers and shrubs without damaging them. This
feature means the hand lawn mower can cut the edges of the lawn where garden plants
exist minimizing any potential damage.
Proper Usage
