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Photo by Fred Davis, Hill Gardens of Maine

This is what could easily happen when built-in safety features on a powered rotary lawnmower are defeated or disabled. Imagine, for a moment, how uncomfortable a very long scar across the ball of your foot would be to walk, run, or play on!

I can tell you from first-hand experience that it has been no fun at all!

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Garden writers...you may use this photo without restriction or credits. But one would be greatly appreciated. A link back to the article on mower safety would also be appreciated. www.HillGardens.com/mower_safety.htm.

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