10-07-2012, 08:44 AM
Now that this is brought up, I have a question. I bought a $200 push gas mower, yes, it's pretty dang tough, too. But I am concerned for the consequences of repeatedly hitting lava rocks (not on purpose).
My concern is for safety. A friend of a friend lost a foot and cut up his other leg because of a mower blade that broke off and flew back, hitting his legs. How can it break off? by a pin, bolt gone bad? shaft breaking? Kinda freaks me out now wondering if I will have two feet after I mow my lawn. Anyone have ideas? I considered taking it to mower repair guy in Pahoa and having him check it out for any evidence of stress.
My concern is for safety. A friend of a friend lost a foot and cut up his other leg because of a mower blade that broke off and flew back, hitting his legs. How can it break off? by a pin, bolt gone bad? shaft breaking? Kinda freaks me out now wondering if I will have two feet after I mow my lawn. Anyone have ideas? I considered taking it to mower repair guy in Pahoa and having him check it out for any evidence of stress.
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