SafetyQuestion 84 of 100
When operating a walk-behind mower on a slope, the recommended practice is to do what?
a.Mow across the slope (side to side), not straight up and down
b.Mow straight up and down only
c.Mow only in the rain
d.Remove all guards first
Explanation
With a walk-behind mower you mow across the face of a slope so the machine cannot roll back over you and you keep better footing. The opposite applies to riding mowers, which are safer going up and down. Never remove safety guards, and keep hands and feet away from the deck.
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