If you haven’t spent much time outside recently, you may not have noticed that summer has finally arrived! As the season ramps up, it’s important to make sure you’re getting your power equipment ready for the coming months. Even if your yard was fine during last year’s season, you want to make sure it’s ready for whatever winter throws at it this time around. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you get your power equipment ready for the season.
Do you have everything you need?
It’s easy to get busy and forget about things like getting your power equipment ready for the upcoming season. But by taking care of some of these essentials now, you’ll be able to spend more time out in nature this year instead of working with your hands. Are you sure you have everything that you need? If not, here are some great ways to keep your power equipment in great shape so it will last longer.
Safety Tips For Lawnmowers
Stay safe and follow these simple tips when handling your lawnmower this season. Keep your lawnmower in great shape by checking the oil, fuel and cleaning it before you use it. Use safety gloves to reduce cuts and scrapes while handling sharp objects like blades or cords. Wear protective glasses to protect your eyes from debris that could get kicked up while using your lawnmower. Make sure you turn off gas equipment before refueling so that fumes don’t start a fire or cause an explosion in an enclosed space like your garage or shed, where there are combustible materials like paint thinners, motor oils, etc.
Safety Tips For Leaf Blowers
In order to stay safe and keep your equipment in great shape, it is important to follow these safety tips. Leaf blowers should be used only when there are leaves or other debris on the ground. It is not safe to use leaf blowers in an area with snow or other loose materials that could be picked up by the powerful force of air and thrown back at you. To avoid these hazards, always use a rake or broom first to remove leaves from hard surfaces before using your leaf blower. Also, never point your leaf blower towards any people, animals, or flammable material. Remember to wear ear plugs and goggles when operating this piece of equipment so as not to damage your hearing and eyesight respectively.
Are your tools in good shape?
When you’re ready to start work, are your tools in good? It’s easy to forget how much time and energy it takes to maintain power equipment. And if you’re not careful, neglecting your equipment will end up costing you more in the long run. Here are some tips to make sure that your Anderson Outdoor Power equipment is ready for action this season.Check your oil levels regularly and change as needed. They should be checked every 2-3 hours of use and changed at least once per year depending on how often they are used.
Good to go, right?
It’s that time of year again! As you prepare your home and yard for spring, don’t forget to get your power equipment ready too. Doing so can save you some hassle this season and give you peace of mind knowing that all of your tools are in good working order. To help get you started, here are some tips from Anderson Outdoor Power Equipment on how to prepare your power equipment for the upcoming season. Check all bolts, nuts, wires and cables. Tighten as needed or replace if necessary. Oil filters should be replaced at least once per season or every 500 hours of use, whichever comes first. Clean off any debris that might have built up over winter – Inspect belts and hoses – Lubricate chains or cable drives.
Review last year’s tips
Last year, we talked about how to get your power equipment ready for the winter. We gave some tips that were based off of our experience as well as some great tips from Anderson Outdoor Power Equipment. Here are some of those tips again, but with an update that might be helpful when preparing to start up again this spring. -Inspect all cords and hoses. Make sure they’re in good condition before using them this season.If you have any snow blowers or lawn mowers that haven’t been used in the last couple years, take them to an authorized repair facility and get them checked out before using them again. There is nothing worse than starting up one of these machines only to find out it doesn’t work properly! -Make sure any ice melters you use will not damage your concrete driveway or sidewalk by reading the label carefully!
Time to get started!
1. Check your safety equipment! Visit this page to make sure you’re up-to-date and ready to work.
2. Inspect your equipment and make any necessary repairs or purchases before getting started. The last thing you want is to have something break in the middle of working on a job site!
3. Fill up your fluids, like engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and anti-freeze before starting work. You don’t want to be stranded out in the middle of nowhere with no fluids in your machine!
4. Have an emergency kit handy with things like jumper cables, tire inflator/sealer, flashlight, spare fuse kit, first aid kit and more!
Got it handled?
We’re officially in the middle of Fall, so if you haven’t already gotten your power equipment ready for winter, now’s the time to do it. Here are some tips for getting your power equipment ready for this coming season.The first thing you should do is make sure all of your equipment is properly insured and registered with the appropriate governing bodies, like the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) or National Association of State Foresters (NASF). This will ensure that your equipment is legal and inspected. The next step is to check out any wear and tear on your machinery. If something looks worn or cracked it needs to be repaired before use to avoid damage from happening.
