To unload a wheelbarrow, tip the tray up and over, shifting your grip from overhand to underhand as you approach the balance point (left). Rest the wheelbarrow on its front support and let the load slide out. Don’t spill it on its side or you might lose control and end up hit by a flying handle.
When moving a loaded garden cart or wheelbarrow up or down a steep hill, tack from side to side in a wide S instead of a straight run to maintain control and save your strength.
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