Pressure Washer Usage and Tips
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Pressure Washer Usage and Tips

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Always wear safety glasses or goggles and appropriate clothing when operating unit.

Always place the machine on a level surface.

Always operate the machine in a well-ventilated area.

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Forklift Safety & Operation
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Forklift Safety & Operation

FORKLIFTS BASIC RULES:

Know the capacity and operation characteristics of the forklift.

Never modify or remove any part of the lift.

Buckle-up your seat belt before you start up.

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Electric Hammer Safety
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Electric Hammer Safety

Safety Precautions

Do not use dull or damaged bits and accessories:

Always wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this tool. Use a dust mask or respirator for applications which generate dust.

Position the cord clear of bit. Do not wrap the cord around your arm or wrist.

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Call 811 Before you Dig
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Call 811 Before you Dig

BEFORE YOU DIG, TRENCH, OR PULL PIPE...

Simply call "811" from anywhere in the US to be connected to your local utility notification center- or use the link at the bottom of this page to go directly to the Utility Notification Center of Colorado web site.

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Aerator Safety & Operation Tips
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Aerator Safety & Operation Tips

Best aerating condition is a soft and moist ground. If you are unsure of the ground conditions, as in soil with high clay content, a simple test will determine whether it is necessary to water before aerating. Using a garden hand spade or a large screw driver, you should be able to drive the tool in the ground 2 to 3 inches with little effort. If you are unable to do so, then watering the lawn a day before aerating is necessary.

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Towing Safety
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Towing Safety

Trailer towing has the dubious distinction of being the number one loss-liability incident in the equipment rental industry. It has occupied that position practically since the first equipment rental dealers rented the first trailer. Although some equipment rental dealers have decided that the risks of trailer renting are not worth the benefits, the rental industry still offers consumers and contractors a long list of trailers from which to choose.

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Chainsaw Safety & Operating Tips & Techniques
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Chainsaw Safety & Operating Tips & Techniques

Chain saws are a frequently rented item and one of the most useful tools in any rental dealer's inventory. They are also one of the most dangerous tools you can rent. Common sense, combined with safe use of your rented chain saw, will make for a pleasureable and efficient rental experience.

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Electric Power Tool Safety
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Electric Power Tool Safety

Keep Work Area Clean - Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT - Don’t expose power tool to rain. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work areas well lit. Don’t use power tools in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK - Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces (i.e., pipes, radiators, stoves and refrigerators).

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from the work area.

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Ladder Safety
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Ladder Safety

Portable ladders are a common item in nearly every rental inventory. The list of practical uses of ladders is long. Unfortunately, so is the list of accidents associated with unsafe and improper use of ladders. Too often, ladders are taken for granted, with devastating results: Each year ladders cause an estimated 300 deaths and 130,000 injuries requiring emergency medical attention.

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