Fire Bureau Lawn Mower Safety Checklist Careful use of a lawn mower can prevent burns and other injuries. The Johnson City Fire Bureau offers this checklist for mower safety. Extinguish smoking materials before mowing your lawn.
Gasoline is explosive.
Let mower cool before refueling. Frayed insulation added to a metal mower or damp or wet grass can cause lethal shocks or severe electrical burns. When a blade is turned by hand, the mower can start if the spark plug is still intact.