Basic Power Equipment Safety Tips

Power equipment, whether you use it for construction, landscaping, property maintenance, or another task, is an essential tool in many industries and for residential homeowners. However, these machines are, as the name implies, powerful and they can be dangerous if used incorrectly or recklessly. Here are our tips on how to safely operate your power equipment to avoid an incident or injury.

Review the Owner’s Manual

Before you use the piece of power equipment, you should carefully review the owner’s manual. The manufacturer of your equipment will have explained how the machine should be used, in addition to providing essential maintenance tips and storage directions.

Go Over Operational Rules

If you’re managing someone else who will use the equipment, then you should train them on how it should be handled. Make sure they’re able to see any warning labels and that they know how to turn on, shut off, and store the power equipment.

Wear Safety Gear

Finally, it’s important for anyone operating power equipment to wear the right clothing and pieces of safety gear to protect themselves from injuries. Close-fitting clothes without loose ties or draping fabric are best; tie long hair up out of the way. Wear work gloves, closed-toed boots, and a pair of goggles for eye protection.

Come see us at our dealership in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, to take a look at our fantastic stock of new and used power equipment for sale. Let us know if you’d like to make use of our financing options on your purchase. Rivercity Motorsports & Trailers serves our Ontario customers in Sudbury.