Safety Issues
Rotary mowers can throw out debris with extreme force. 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. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be at least 11 years old before they are allowed to mow.
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