What Every Homeowner Should Know (NAPSA)—Mowing the lawn is a weekly ritual for many homeowners. For some, however, something as simple as starting a power mowercan lead to a visit to the emergency room. co ms us a In fact, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 60,000 emergency room visits are associated with power mowers annually. Commoninjuries are wrist, shoulder and back strains caused when pulling the cord; burns caused by touching the hot engineor spilling gasoline; or lacerations, puncture wounds, amputations and damaged vision caused by rocks and debris being propelled from the blades. One way to avoid injuries is to use a reel, push-type lawn mower. Reel mowers manufactured by American Lawn Mower/Great States Corporation don’t have engines so they’re safer to use. They are lightweight and easy to maneuver and maintain. Plus, with no pull-cord, a reel mower is easy to start. For more information on reel mowers, call 1-800-633-1501.
