Wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing
Clear the lawn of sticks, stones, toys, and debris
Check the mower for fuel, oil, battery charge, and blade condition
Adjust the cutting height to the desired level
Start the mower on a flat, open area
Mow in straight, overlapping rows
Keep a steady walking pace
Mow when the grass is dry
Avoid cutting more than one-third of the grass height at a time
Turn the mower off before clearing clogs or making adjustments
Empty the grass catcher if needed
Trim edges and hard-to-reach spots with a trimmer
Clean the mower after use
Store the mower safely after finishing