Monthly Archives: December 2018

“Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine, and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, offers seven questions to help home and business owners prepare for this seasonal change. 1. Do you know how to use your equipment properly? Review owner’s manuals for equipment. Re-familiarize safe handling procedures Continue Reading...

“Dr. John Alexis, director of the emergency department at Central DuPage Hospital, can’t stress this enough: Do NOT stick your hand in the snowblower chute to clear clogs. ‘I have no idea why they would do that,’ he said. Even when the blowers are turned off, the auger and impeller can have enough residual belt Continue Reading...