On Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:04:35 -0400, JohnH wrote:


There was a guy who used his lawn mower as a hedge trimmer, and in the
process cut off his hand (or at least part of it). He sued the lawn mower
manufacturer. No where in the 'cautions' did it say he shouldn't use the
lawn mower as a hedge trimmer.

Geez John, I know you don't believe that, but keep repeating it and
someone may. It's an urban legend. It never happened. It does, however,
show the power of advertising.

http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/fea....mencimer.html