Sharpening mower blades

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Scissors and knives need sharpened on a regular basis so they'll cut safely and effectively. The same goes for the blades on your lawn mower. Dull blades can leave your lawn looking uneven, and can even lead to disease. Listen to today's program for tips on safely sharpening your mower blades, and recommendations for how often to do it.

Radio interview source: Paul Jurgens, director of customer service, Exmark

Learn more about caring for your mower:

Sharpen a power mower blade: Follow these step-by-step instructions -- complete with photographs -- for sharpening your mower blades.

Mower tune-up: Sharpening the blades is an important part of mower maintenance. Here are some other things you'll need to check to keep everything running smoothly.

Equipment maintenance: Regular tune-ups are important for all the equipment on your acreage. Watch this video clip for tips on how to get started.