How to Operate Yard Equipment Safely

No matter whether you’re a small business operator of a landscaping company or a homeowner with a yard to manage, you need to operate your yard equipment with care. Failing to heed proper safety precautions can not only damage your equipment, but it can also injure you or someone else. Here are the safety tips you need to keep everyone safe and prevent malfunctions in your yard equipment.

Read the Owner’s Manual

You should always browse the owner’s manual that comes with a new piece of yard equipment to understand how every part of it functions and how to maintain it. Having a thorough understanding of how your yard equipment works can go a long way towards promoting good safety practices.

Remain Alert

Careless operation is often the cause of many accidents with power equipment, so you need to make sure you’re always present and aware when operating your yard equipment. Never use a piece of equipment when you’re under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs. Be mindful of who and what is around you so that you don’t swing a piece of equipment into anything. Watch for any signs of malfunction in your yard equipment and promptly shut the machine down if it’s acting up.

Perform Regular Maintenance

Finally, you need to ensure that you’re always keeping your yard equipment maintained. A machine that’s neglected is more likely to act up on you and cause an injury. If you need some professional assistance with yard equipment maintenance, contact the Gary’s Power Equipment service department so that we can schedule you an appointment.

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