The Safety Regulations - Saving us from ourselves.
05-06-2014, 04:45 AM
#1
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The Safety Regulations - Saving us from ourselves.
Back in the day, we had a great Toro lawn mower. It really did start on the first or second pull. It was self propelled, and I had no trouble using it to mow the lawn. Fast forward a few (about 20) years and we needed a new mower. Now due to safety regulations, the gears/blades can't be moving or some such BS when the mower is started. So you have to hold on to this, yank on the cord to pull. NO can do with "iffy" shoulders, and short arms. We bought one lawn mower and returned it. We now have a lawn mower with a key start.
I took yesterday off to play "catch up" after Spring Fling. On my "to do" list was mow the lawn. Yes, this pampered wife actually mows the lawn from time to time.
We've had this mower for a while, and I have to say whenever I used it, I realize there is nothing I like about it, except the key start. It is heavy, the handle is tall, it's hard to back up, and I miss the old Toro.
I wonder if I promise to not stick my hands in the blades when starting the mower if Toro would build me the model I used to have.
Are you missing some old appliance or tool that worked just fine, but now the newer improved SAFER model just doesn't cut it? (No pun intended)
OK, time to dig out my desk.....
I took yesterday off to play "catch up" after Spring Fling. On my "to do" list was mow the lawn. Yes, this pampered wife actually mows the lawn from time to time.
We've had this mower for a while, and I have to say whenever I used it, I realize there is nothing I like about it, except the key start. It is heavy, the handle is tall, it's hard to back up, and I miss the old Toro.
I wonder if I promise to not stick my hands in the blades when starting the mower if Toro would build me the model I used to have.
Are you missing some old appliance or tool that worked just fine, but now the newer improved SAFER model just doesn't cut it? (No pun intended)
OK, time to dig out my desk.....
05-06-2014, 05:32 AM
#2
I hate the new mowers as well. I use a walk behind when doing a steep ditch which requires a balancing act of walking and steering, so I tie the safety handle with a rope.
I really hate the new gasoline cans with their so-called safety spout which I believe is really unsafe when trying to fill any small movable yard tool.
I really hate the new gasoline cans with their so-called safety spout which I believe is really unsafe when trying to fill any small movable yard tool.
05-06-2014, 07:59 AM
#3
I bought a basic mower about three years ago. it seems fine, but itis not self propelled. One of my partners has the new battery powered electric mower. he loves it. Says it is very light and quiet.
05-06-2014, 08:08 AM
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Bill we looked at the electric models on line. A co-worker has one and loves it too. Maybe next time. I can tell you I was thinking CONDO yesterday when I was mowing the lawn.
Bill we looked at the electric models on line. A co-worker has one and loves it too. Maybe next time. I can tell you I was thinking CONDO yesterday when I was mowing the lawn.
05-06-2014, 08:31 AM
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Just a few days ago, I opened some food item (can't remember what it was) and the directions for preparation said don't eat the plastic. Sure glad they told me cause it looked pretty good to me.
05-06-2014, 08:46 AM
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Lainey, I deal with this crap every day of the week as part of my job. When I buy things like a lawnmower (for home only!!) the very first thing I do is try to figure out how to beat some of the safeties. It has just gotten out of hand.
IMHO if you get run over by a lawn mower we should just consider it as thinning the herd and just move on.
IMHO if you get run over by a lawn mower we should just consider it as thinning the herd and just move on.
05-06-2014, 09:29 AM
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How about the blasted cars that kick the cruise control off if you get too close to the car in front of you....
When I had a Genesis sedan for a loaner for a few weeks... I hated that feature....
But then, for all the clueless drivers out there, it probably is a good idea!
When I had a Genesis sedan for a loaner for a few weeks... I hated that feature....
But then, for all the clueless drivers out there, it probably is a good idea!
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05-06-2014, 10:29 AM
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As far was lawn mowers go spend the money and buy a commercial Honda lawn mower. Its not cheap but you will never buy another mower again. My first Honda was twenty years old and never had any issues that is until some idiot decided to steal it. Purchased the same mower about five years ago it cranks on the second pull and the motor turns with the blade not turning until you engage the handle. Best safey feature of the mover. Best of luck 
Glad I'm not alone in this "wishing for the old stuff." Oh and Morris/Dean I believe I just noticed one of those warnings about not eating plastic. I'm good with that, unless it's chocolate covered plastic. Then I might take a chance.
