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Lean Your Weight In

To prevent a back injury when you start a mower, lean your weight in.
To prevent a back injury when you start a mower, lean your weight in.
(c) Anne Asher 2007 Licensed to About.com
Finally! It is time to actually start using the mower. For this, you will use your body weight. Lean your weight into the mower to get it going. Doing this will help you avoid getting your back involved, which will help prevent strain.


Sources:
Safe Lifting and Carrying Techniques. National Ag Safety Database. Farm Safety Association. Last Reviewed: 2003
Cathy Butler. Personal Interview and Course Notes: Effortless Gardening, as developed by Miriam Levenson, Feldenkrais Practitioner.

  1. Adjust the Height of the Mower Handles
  2. Establish Your Wrist Position Prior to Starting the Mower
  3. Establish the Angle of Your Elbows
  4. Lean Your Weight In

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Updated: October 17, 2007
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