How to Clear Brush With Your Lawn Mower

Clearing heavy underbrush at your property or worksite can be tough work, but it’s made much easier with the help of a heavy-duty brushcutter attachment and proper mowing techniques. This guide will help you to clear brush with your mower safely and easily.

Prepare the Area

Before you begin cutting brush with your lawn mower, you need to do a walkthrough of the site to make sure it’s clear of large sticks or branches, stones and rocks, big pieces of debris, leftover fencing, gardening tools, and anything else that might get caught in your mower.

Make sure that you’re wearing proper safety equipment, such as work gloves, closed-toed shoes, and goggles. Tie up long hair and wear close-fitting clothing without drapes or ties.

Mowing Techniques

Performing a rough cut will help to cut down the brush so that it’s not as hard to break down. Dividing your work area into squares and mowing from the outside of each square to the center can be an efficient way to go. Also, slow down when you’re cutting into dense foliage or woody materials. If you have to mow up a slope, you should mow parallel to the slope, not up and down it.

Factor in Seasonal Concerns

Typically, clearing brush is easiest when it’s not really hot outside, so saving this task for fall or spring is best. It’s also important to clear brush on a day without high winds or heavy precipitation that can impact your visibility or blow the debris around. Make sure you have enough light to be able to see what you’re doing.

Stay on Top of Maintenance

Finally, it’s essential to keep your mower and brushcutter attachment in great condition. Inspect both before use and make sure that they’re clean, rust-free, and functioning properly. Get in touch with the Gary’s Power Equipment service department if you’d like assistance with lawn mower maintenance.

Come see us at our New Hampshire dealership in Winchester today to take a look at our wide selection of new and used lawn mowers for sale. Gary’s Power Equipment serves the cities of Swanzey and Battleboro, NH.