How to Sharpen the Blade of a Lawn Mower

OleoMac K40P 1300W 38cm Electric Rotary Lawn Mower

No matter what type of lawn mower you own, it's important you keep that blade sharp. Because a sharp blade not only cuts blades clean so grass plants recover quickly, it helps reduce your lawn mowing time.

If you want your lawn mower trimmed smoothly and accurately, it is necessary to follow the sharpening mower blade. To sharpen the blade of a rotary lawn mower, remove spark plug. Pull the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent the motor from accidentally starting. Tape or tie it back so it doesn't flop back into contact with the plug.

Then sharpen blade with file. Clamp the blade in a vise and sharpen the cutting edge with a mill bastard file, held at the same cutting angle as before. File until the blade is "butter knife" sharp.

After sharpening a blade, you need to check it balanced. Hang the blade on a nail to check the balance. If one side dips, file a bit more off that side until the blade remains horizontal.

For this vise any steel rod, suitable for diameter and is hung on a blade. If the blade after sharpening outweighed by one of the parties, it is necessary to continue to sharpen the side that outweigh the down, as it is heavier. Unbalanced blade mounted on an electric lawn mower is strictly prohibited, as it can ruin the lawn mower and harm your health.

Garden Chiminea Safety

Garden chimineas come into vogue. Therefore, it becomes quite necessary to know the chiminea safety guide.

How to keep safe with a garden chiminea

• Read the Chiminea Instructions Carefully. Always ensure that you follow the manufacturer's safety guidelines as included with each product.

• Find a Good Spot to Place It. Do not position your chiminea near the walls of your home, garage or shed, or below branches or awnings that could catch light. And you should be pay attention that, never use your chiminea indoors, or in an enclosed space such as inside a tent or marquee. And do not use your chiminea near terraces or balconies where excessive smoke may be inhaled by people.

• Protect the Floor. Are you going to be placing it on your patio or decking? It may be a good idea to get a heat proof pad to place under it so you avoid heat or burn marks on the floor. But, keep in mind, do not use your chiminea directly on wooden decking or dry grasses: place it on a fireproof tile, cement or stone surface.

• Buy a Safety Guard. Chiminea get hot. Very hot. If you have children or pets you probably don't want them to touch the surface of the chiminea. Cast iron gets very hot but clay also is dangerous to touch. You can get simple guards to place around your chiminea that will help you avoid any little fingers getting burnt. You can try this Chiminea Fire Safety Guard.

Take care around open flames and ensure that pets and children are kept at a safe distance from the fire.

• Use Tools. As your chiminea will reach extremely high temperatures, you must not touch or move it once it is lit. A simple set of tools will help you keep safe too. Heat proof gloves, tongs and a fire extinguisher are all essential.

When your chiminea is not in use it is advisable to protect it with a weatherproof chiminea cover or store it in an inside area such as a garden shed or garage to prevent corrosion.

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