(NC)—Whether your yard is large or small, basic preparations must be taken every time you use outdoor power equipment. A few simple steps will help keep you safe and your equipment running smoothly.
Mark Michaels, handheld products manager at Husqvarna, recommends that you perform the following tasks to help ensure that your projects are completed safely and efficiently.
• Check your work area for sticks, rocks, toys, and other items that could damage your equipment or become projectiles if you hit them during operation.
• Know your machine – where the controls are, what they do and what safety features are provided.
• Dress properly for the job. Wear long pants (and protective chaps for chainsaw use), long-sleeved shirts, closed toe shoes or work boots, and ear and eye protection.
• Fill up your gas tank in an outside area. Keep the gasoline in an approved container and stored in a well-ventilated area.
Safety should also be your foremost consideration while you are operating your equipment.
• Keep children and pets away from the work area. Never allow children to operate a push mower or sit on a riding mower – even with an adult.
• Watch out for potential hazards such as electrical lines, low hanging tree limbs, standing water, and adjacent streets or roadways.
• Always keep your hands and feet away from moving parts. Turn off the engine before working on any moving components. When working on mower blades or belts, the sparkplug should also be disconnected.
• Never mow a lawn or trim bushes when the yard is wet – the chance of slipping is higher and wet grass clogs the cutting deck faster.
Outdoor power equipment can be a convenient tool for helping your lawn look great, but these machines need to be operated carefully. Follow these guidelines to ensure your safety and get maximum productivity from your equipment.
For more information, visit www.husqvarna.com, or call 1-800-HUSKY-62 to locate a dealer near you.
- News Canada
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