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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Stihl Blowers
The city of Portland has a new regulation on the use of blowers and their noise. Stihl has the highest percentage of blowers on the lists. Here is a description of 2 of the different blowers that are approved.
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Saturday, December 10, 2011
16 Tips on Leaf Blower Safety
Be Aware of Those Around You
* Leaf blowers are noisy so be considerate and do your business and move on.
* Don't point the blower at people or animals when using it. It can whip up fine dust or other dangerous bits of trash that can easily hit someone and/or get it their eyes.
* It is not a good idea to leave a leaf blower lying around so young children can play with them. This could lead to one of many dangerous situations.
Dress Appropriately
* The most important thing to wear (when using a leaf blower) are goggles and ear plugs (or ear muffs). If it is dry outside, it is also a good idea to wear a dust mask. Protecting your health and well being is of utmost importance.
* Wearing long pants and long sleeves protects your skin.
* Wearing snug-fitting clothes allows you to move freely and not get anything caught in the moving parts of your blower
Use the Leaf Blower Correctly
* Know how to operate your equipment correctly, i.e., starting, stopping, and running it. Know how to stop it immediately in case of an emergency.
* Leafblowers should not be used in-doors, nor should they be used while standing on a ladder or other similar object.
* Do not use the blower to spread or mist chemicals, fertilizers or other toxic substances.
* Do not alter the blower or remove any safety features such as grounding pins or blade guards.
* Never use a plug-in electric blower while standing on any wet surface.
Maintenance, Repair and Storage:
* Turn off the engine and let it cool down before adding more gas. When adding gas, loosen the gas cap slowly to relieve pressure, add the gas and then fully tighten the gas cap when complete.
* Make sure you are adding the proper gas/fuel mixture.
* Before working on the blower, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
* Before storing your leaf blower, allow the engine to cool completely.
* Thoroughly clean out any leafs or debris before storing for the season.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Buying Used Tools on Craigslist - Helpful Tips
If you are looking for quality, yet cheap tools, you may turn to Craigslist. This online classified website is where many items are bought, sold, and traded, including tools and other supplies. Whether you need hand tools, power tools, outdoor tools, or anything in between, you can usually find it for sale on Craigslist. But, how can you ensure you get a good deal?
Price compare online first. Some consumers buy certain tools, like a table saw, air compressor, or generator just to use it once. These individuals then try to later resell the item. However, since they only used it once, they consider it like-new and want to get most of their money back. Be on the lookout for these types of sellers, as you are likely to pay more. Used power tools, like a Black and Decker cordless drill, should not cost the same as a new one. Generally, used should cost at least half the cost of new.
Read reviews online. Not only do you want cheap tools, but you want quality ones too. Just because a seller says a generator works great, it does not mean it really does. They may not be lying, but they may not have owned or used the generator long enough to know. That is why reading reviews online is recommended. No consumer is ever 100% satisfied, but be cautious of products with lots of bad reviews or low ratings. You don't want to buy a used generator, even for a low price, just to have it quit working in three months.
Ask about noise. In addition to asking a Craigslist seller about noise, you can usually find out about this by reading reviews online. New tools have come a long way, but an old electric saw may be too loud to use around your home. Of course, also ask the seller if the tool works. Don't unknowingly buy an electric drill that can't hold a charge or table saw with broken pieces.
Look for affordable name brand tools, like Craftsman and Black and Decker. Although some off-brand tools work just as good as Craftsman and Black and Decker, these brands are popular for a reason. Instead of just browsing Craigslist.org, perform a search online. Tailor your search to the type of tool in question, like a cordless drill, or a brand name, such as Black and Decker or Craftsman.
Friday, December 2, 2011
11 Things To Consider Before Buying A Leaf Blower
1. How is it powered?
3 options: electric, gas, and believe it or not - cordless. Deciding which one you want, depends on your use. Cordless won't run very long, so you are limited to small areas. With an electric, you will be tethered (limited) by your electrical cord. A gas powered leaf blower will allow you to cover anything from the smallest to the largest needs.
2. What type of engine will you have?
Your choice of power will help decide this, but just be aware of your options. There are 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines. We can let it to the experts to differentiate between each. There are people that love either one and hate the other.
3. Beware of the Noise
Some have baffles to deflect the noise, others have mufflers to help silence the noise and others are built to be quieter. A noise rating of 60-65 dB is pretty typical of a decent leaf blower.
4. How will it start?
Electronic ignition or pull start. Some manufacturers add features to help it start easier.
5. What type of impellor does it have?
Occasionally things will get sucked into it like sticks and stones. If the impellor is a type of metal it will be able to withstand these things, otherwise it may not.
6. How many speed(s) does it have?
1, 2 or variable
7. How versatile will your leaf blower be?
Will it blow, vacuum and /or mulch? There are choices for any or all of these. You also need to consider how easily they can be interchanged
8. How well does the air move the leafs, debris, or whatever?
Some manufacturers measure by volume flow, i.e., how much does it shoot out. Others measure speed of flow. i.e., how fast does it shoot out.
Typically a good volume flow is around 400 or more cubic feet per minute (cfm), while a decent speed flow is anything greater than 200 mph
9. What about interchangeable nozzles?
If you can change the end of the nozzle shape, from say a circle to a squished rectangle, you will help focus the air and make it more powerful.
10. How will you move it around?
Will you carry it, wear it on your back or it mount to tractor?
11. How much does it weigh and how well does it balance?
If it is too heavy you certainly don't want to carry it around too much. Also consider things like how long is the tube? If you're tall and your leaf blower tube is short, you will be doing a lot of bending and stooping.
If you have never purchased a leaf blower before, these are just a few things to consider. Some models may not offer all these options and other may offer options not listed. In any case, having some prior knowledge about the basic features will help you tremendously in selecting that perfect leaf blower for yourself.
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