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| Americans enjoy their backyards and good times with family and friends. From lawn mowers to weed trimmers, people power up to keep their lawns in beautiful shape. That’s why it’s vital people know the rules of the lawn -- how to use outdoor power equipment responsibly, especially riding lawn mowers.
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| Think first, then reverse
™ , reminds Hal Stratton, Chairman, The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). “You would never back your automobile out of the garage without checking behind you to make sure there are no kids or pets or objects in the way,” said Stratton. “You ought to do the exact same thing with your riding lawn mower. Always check what’s behind you before you operate a riding mower in reverse.” A change to the mower safety standard, set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), is in effect that prohibits a riding mower, manufactured after September 1, 2004, from mowing in reverse. However, manufacturers can allow, in certain situations, for people to mow in reverse. Previously, there was no provision on mowing in reverse in the industry standard, although some manufacturers voluntarily prohibited mowing in reverse for many years. While mowing in reverse is not recommended, there may be certain situations where people feel they need to mow in reverse. |
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| Mow In Reverse Option Several brands now offer new mow-in-reverse options on their riding mowers, each requiring a two step process in order to keep the blades engaged for mowing in reverse. For more information visit:
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