Lawn Mowers Makes Cutting Grass Less of a Chore

A lawn mower is a machine that uses a revolving blade or blades to cut a lawn at an even height.

Lawn mowers employing a blade that rotates about a vertical axis are known as rotary mowers, while those employing a blade assembly that rotates about a horizontal axis are known as cylinder or reel mowers.

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 keep away from a lawnmower foot injury

In addition, the blades of self-powered push mowers (gasoline or electric) can injure a careless or inattentive operator.

As such, many come equipped with a dead man's switch to immediately stop the blade rotation when it is not being operated.

In the US, over 12,000 people per year are hospitalized due to mower accidents. The vast majority of these injuries can be prevented by wearing protective footwear when mowing.

A 2001 study showed that some mowers produce the same amount of pollution (emissions other than carbon dioxide) in one hour as driving a 1992 model vehicle for 650 miles (1,050 km).

Another estimate puts the amount of pollution from a lawn mower at four times the amount from a car, per

hour, although this report is no longer available.

Mowers also create significant noise pollution,and could cause hearing loss if used without hearing protection.

Now that it is summer, the yardwork becomes a necessity.

Cylinder or reel mowers

Rotary mowers

Gasoline mowers

Electricity mowers

Hover mowers

Robotic mower

Tractor pulled mowers

Riding mowers (U.S. and Canada) or ride-on mowers (U.K. and Canada)

Mulching mowers