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12 as the minimum age for operating a push mower, and 16 as the minimum age for operating a ride-on mower. The use of sturdy, closed-toe shoes (not sandals or flip-flops) Picking up debris - such as sticks, stones, furniture, and toys - before mowing. Wearing both eye and hearing protection.
Safe Mowing Strategies. You need to maintain the sod's height at approximately 2 to 3 inches tall. This height provides enough blade length for optimum photosynthesis with sturdy root structures. In general, each mowing session should only remove approximately one-third of the blade's length at a time to prevent stress.