The Wheelbarrow And The Garden

Wheel barrows come in different colours, shapes and sizes. But all wheelbarrows have the same basic features.

1.A basin/cavity that holds the material to be hauled,

2.Two handles for pushing or pulling,

3.A tyre, usually located in the front

And,

4.Two stands at the back that form a tripod with the tyre in front. The three are responsible for making it able to stand when not in motion.

Uses In The Garden

It is a garden tool used for carrying.

Its main use is in moving heaps of sand or other heavy or large volume solid or semi-solid material within and outside the garden.

It can also be used to carry harvested tubers and roots like carrots and potatoes.

It can hold plants which are being transplanted.

Safety Tips

In order to get the best out of this good tool and prevent accidents, follow the following tips.(And of course those you must have also discovered yourself from your experience).

1.Don't overload it. Carry only that which the basin can safely carry. Avoid heaps!

2.Don't carry more than you can possibly carry comfortably. The basin doesn't have to be full. It's better to make frequent small trips than make one big trip and be sorry you did.

3.Try to use it on hard or firm ground. Using it in muddy or swampy ground makes you prone to accidents as it moves much slower and in an unpredictable manner and also requires more force.

4.For long haulage tasks, use garden hand gloves to protect your hands. Gloves made from cloth are best suited for this.

Taking Care Of Your Wheelbarrow

1.Wash or clean after use.

2.Dismantle collapsible ones after use.

3.Lubricate wheelbarrow wheels often.

4.Check the condition of the tyres before each use.

Selecting A Wheelbarrow

1.Some are collapsible while some are not. The collapsible ones are lighter, are easier to store and preferable for carrying light weight material, but the non-collapsible ones are usually heavier, stronger and can bear heavier burdens, but they require more storage space.

2.The wheelbarrow wheels can be "pneumatic"(inflatable) or "non-pnuematic"(not inflatable and usually of solid consistency). Non-pneumatic tyres work well with lighter loads while pneumatic tyres bear heavier loads.

3.Select tyres with good threadings to ensure good grip with the ground.

4.If you get a metallic one, get one made from rust-proof metal.

5.Handles with rubber sleeves help to cushion the friction between your hands and the handles.

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