With pedestrian rotary mowers it is advisable not to tip the machines on their side during cleaning, as this can contaminate the air filter with either engine oil or fuel. Always refer to your owner's manual as the wrong practice may invalidate your engine warranty.

When using any type of lawnmower, always ensure that the cutting area is free of foreign and solid objects before you start work. Solid objects, stones, tree roots, etc. will seriously damage any grass cutting machine and is not normally covered by the manufacturer's guarantee.

Always store your machine in a dry, secure area when not in use and for added security, ensure the machine has your post code engraved into its body. With expensive items, it is worthwhile identifying them separately with your insurance provider.

Always clean grass from your mower when you have finished for the day - grass sap is extremely corrosive to mowers, especially those with steel bodies. When you feed your lawn with fertilizer, it is extremely important that you thoroughly clean and wash the underside of your mower. Fertilizer will seriously corrode aluminium deck machines.

After the last cut of the year, always drain the petrol or two-stroke fuel from your machine. This will ensure starting difficulties after prolonged storage, will not occur when you fill with fresh fuel.

These notes will help you get the best out of your machine and our staff will be glad to elaborate on any points or subsequent enquiries.

Feed the lawn with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer in the spring or early summer, as frequent cutting of grass is a drain on soil nutrient reserves.

Rake the lawn during spring, then again in autumn to remove surface debris and to stop the build-up of thatch.

When you see worm casts, remember that when trodden into the lawn they make the surface uneven and provide a seed bed for weeds. When casts appear you should scatter them with a brush and use a worm killer.

Aerate the lawn to improve drainage and new growth, and to relieve compaction. Do this using a fork or spiked instrument - at least once a year if the ground is badly impacted and moss is present.