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Pay Attention to Safety When Using Spring Lawn Mowers & Other Outdoor Power Equipment Know Your Machine, Review Safety Procedures and Follow Manufacturer’s Guidance
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Spring is here and as we get out our lawn mowers and other outdoor power equipment out from storage to work in our yards, businesses and other green spaces, it’s important to keep safety in mind. “Think safety first,” says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing outdoor power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. “I can’t stress enough to review manufacturer’s safety guidance before starting up any equipment—especially your lawn mower. Review your owner’s manual and do maintenance on your equipment,” said Kiser. OPEI offers these tips for readying…
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Ready Your Outdoor Living Area for Fall, But Be Courteous When Using Outdoor Power Equipment Follow Manufacturer’s Advice, Follow Safe and Courteous Use
Alexandria, Va.- Seasonal change is upon us and more homeowners are making their backyards purposeful for recreation, work and homeschooling while sheltering at home during the pandemic. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), reminds new (and not so new) outdoor power equipment users to be courteous when cleaning up the family yard with leaf blowers, chainsaws, mowers, chippers, shredders and other outdoor power equipment. “Keeping a neat and safe yard is more important than ever,” says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI. “We’ve seen record sales of outdoor power equipment this year — from mowers to leaf blowers — as homeowners realize their family yard is a safe space for…
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10 Things Outdoor Power Equipment Does That Makes Your Life Better
Lawn mowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, generators, and other outdoor power equipment can help you get big jobs accomplished quickly – and keep your lawn and landscaping trim and tidy. And that’s more important now than ever, as homeowners increasingly use their backyards for family fun and stress management during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). Many people don’t realize that outdoor power equipment can make your life better in a variety of ways. Here are ten examples of how outdoor power equipment improves life every day: Disinfects public spaces. Pressure washers and leaf blowers are being used to disinfect public spaces. If you’re looking for rental pressure washers,…
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