Operator`s manual
8 - Mowing and Trimming Safety
Quiz Yourself
Circle the correct answer.
Answers can be found on page 37.
1. What are the two most commonly reported causes of serious
injury and death from operating mowers and trimmers?
a. Rollovers and being caught in moving parts.
b. Heat stroke and lightning strike.
c. Carbon monoxide poisoning and burns.
Select the correct answer for the following sentences from the list
below.
a. Danger
b. Safety glasses
c. Alcohol
d. Caution
2. e triangle shape is the symbol for ___________.
3. _________ should always be worn when operating mowing
equipment.
4. Never operate any type of equipment under the inuence of
________ or drugs.
5. __________ is the most serious safety message.
Circle the correct answer.
6. When operating mowing equipment, it is important to wear
clothes that are _________________.
a. Expensive
b. Close-tting
c. Ironed
7. Wear _______ to protect your feet when mowing and trim-
ming.
a. Sandals
b. Tennis shoes
c. Sturdy boots