on 4/30/2009 11:06 AM (ET) twinbee wrote the following:
Just bought a new lawn mower (Bosch Rotak 40), and wondered if it was
necessary to wear goggles, or if new laws about safety requirements for
manufacturing mowers made this safety tip redundant these days.

If the 'shell' of the mower is covering the blade, I don't possibly see
how a stone/wood chip can shoot out at the angle required to hit your
eyes, without hitting the case first. Can someone enlighten me on this?

It's not just about a stick or stone hitting you in the eye.
Mowing a dry lawn when it is gusty outside can blow debris into your
eye. Not a permanent injury, but can require washing out your eye.
BTW, I don't wear eye protection, so I know of what I speak. :-)

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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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