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Safety Tips to Use Your Power Equipment

Dec. 10 2021 Safety By Southern States® Milford

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You most likely use different machines to complete your lawn care and yard maintenance tasks. Just like you must have the right set of tools for your chores, you must know how to use them safely and efficiently.

Our experts at Southern States Milford have created this guide to help you familiarize yourself with some of the basic safety practices that you’ll need to keep in mind when operating your equipment. Though these are general tips, we have tried to cover the essentials here. For more ideas, connect with our knowledgeable staff at our dealership in Milford, DE. We happily welcome our friends from Dover and Harrington.

Read the Owner’s Manual

You will want to read your owner's manual soon after you have acquired a new machine. This has all the information about your model, including how to operate it. Your manual will also provide you with a few safety tips exclusive to your equipment and the guidelines to service it.

Once you have clarity about the functioning of your outdoor power equipment, you will want to practice with it a few times. This will help you feel confident when operating your machine, and you will be able to handle it like a pro.

Choose the Right Gear

Another safety tip that will come in handy is to ensure you are always using the right gear. Although this will depend on the exact machine you are operating, consider the below suggestions:

  • Close-fitting clothes like long pants and shirts.
  • A pair of well-fitting gloves and sturdy boots.
  • Ear protection, especially if your machine has a loud engine.
  • Safety glasses to prevent flying debris from injuring your eyes.

In addition, you’ll want to remove loose jewelry and be careful of long hair, as these can get caught in the moving parts of your equipment.

Perform Preventive Maintenance

More importantly, you’ll want to be on top of your equipment’s maintenance schedule to ensure your machine is ready for your tasks. Over time and with regular use, your power equipment can experience general wear and tear. Performing preventive maintenance will help you identify and fix issues that pose safety risks and lead to costly repairs. This will also help you keep your machine in tip-top shape for many years to come.

We hope this guide helps you use your power equipment safely and efficiently. If you need more advice or are still in the market for a new machine, visit Southern States Milford. As your local power equipment dealer, we have an excellent collection of outdoor power tools for sale. Our friendly team can give you a complete tour of the available options and help you select a model that’s perfect for you. To look at what we have available, come down to our dealership in Milford, DE. We proudly serve those from Dover and Harrington, so reach out today.