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Back Injury Prevention - Start a Lawn Mower, But Prevent a Back Injury
By Anne Asher, About.com Guide
Updated October 17, 2007
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Lean Your Weight In
To prevent a back injury when you start a mower, lean your weight in.
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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.
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- Adjust the Height of the Mower Handles
- Establish Your Wrist Position Prior to Starting the Mower
- Establish the Angle of Your Elbows
- Lean Your Weight In
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