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weekendersaturday may 1 6 1 998 pi 5 home and garb mowers blades go faster than the winds of a tornado scott rushlow architectural design new homes a additions a heritage 9058525595 have you ever lived through or witnessed the results of a tornado the high winds can be extremely frightening and dangerous reaching speeds of 150rl80 mph the destruction these storms leave behind can be devastating well did you realize that the tip of your mowers cutting blade can average speeds of 200 mph thats faster than a typical tropi cal storm thats why mowers should be considered serious cutting tools that should be treated with respect and regardless of how long youve been mowing its important to consciously think about measures you can take to ensure your safety safety measures and mowing techniques vary depending on the type of mower you have but there are some things that always remain the same like proper clothing always wear pants good shoes with trac tion soles and tuckedin shirts walk the lawn before mowing and remove any yard debris or toys that could be- thrown by that speed ing cutter blade if twigs or other yard debris clog your mowers dis charge chute turn off the mower with a walkbehind mower dis connect the spark plug wire this will prevent the engine from restart ing if you accidentally turn the blade while examining the mowing cham ber never place your hands or feet near the blade while examining the mowing chamber use tools to dis lodge any clogs avoid touching the hot engine or exhaust surfaces mow across slopes with a walk- behind mower that way if you slip and fall the mower will be less like ly to tumble on top of you mow up and down slopes with a riding mower for greatest stability hills too steep to mow safely shouldnt be mowed at all add a decorative groundcover or plant the area in native wildflowers steer clear of embankments and dropoffs level with soil any low spots or depressions that could cause you to turn an ankle or make a bumpy ride for a lawn tractor regardless of the type of terrain you negotiate be sure that children and pets are far away from the area youre mowing to protect them from flying debris laminated floors from 289 sf ceramic tiles hardwood floors and more largest showroom in markham j colour your floors 60 bullock dr markham f905 4721528 i be particular ly careful to check behind you when back ing up remember even if you move in slow motion your mowers cutting blade is operat ing at hurricane speed take it seriously this article was submitted by john deere custom 5 inground pools design and construction by company owner over 20 years in york durham liners service chemicals rosswill pools make this the best spring ever visit us this weekend to choose from greenhouse wide selections for all your gar den needs greenhouses open to the public wide selection of flowering annuals flowering bags perennials and vegetables soil and manure victoria day special absolutely gorgeous 1 0 hanging baskets fuschias geraniums sunshine impatiens buy direct from the grower benedettos greenhouses 12041 woodbine ave half a mile south of stouffville rd 3 miles north of major mackenzie 9058875060 stouffville rd s o r 19th ave 1 rl benedettos greenhouses c 18th ave 1 n major mack dr t grand opening weekend may 1618 kates g rd en quisit jarderi acdent pieces decorative pots ttainer sessories by fiskars markhams newest specialty store catering to the soul of the gardener we have hundreds of unique practical products to help you accent your garden and your property unique garden incana signed delightful garden i he ur jest collection stationarand interior decor grand opening features instore specials food sampling- and garden chat this long weekend at kates garden drop in victoria weekend hours sat 9306pm sun 125pm moh 125pm winners plaza 5221 mccowan road at highway 7 9054757674 w urtist to noble