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““We have at least one or two each year where someone sticks their hand in to unclog it and have some sort of hand injury,” Auburn Deputy Fire Chief Glenn Johnson said. Even if the snowblower is turned off, injuries can occur. Dr. Nalbandian said a couple of years ago, he tended to a woman Continue Reading...

“Winter is upon us and use of outdoor power equipment, especially gasoline-powered lawn mowers, has greatly diminished. Proper maintenance at the end of mowing season is essential for the longevity of lawnmower engines. Following these winter maintenance tips below will help achieve this goal: • Change the oil before storing the mower for winter. Solids, Continue Reading...

“Those who must travel this weekend should be prepared for emergencies, and pack extra flashlights, food and water in their vehicles. Residents along the Highway 2 corridor in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota should expect heavy snow and ice, and winds gusting up to 35 mph. Projected snowfall accumulation is 6 to 14 inches. Continue Reading...

“Evinrude E-TEC outboards are, by far, the easiest motors to winterize. If you have one of the E-TEC G2 motors, you simply back your boat into the water, or hook up a hose for cooling. You then select “Winterize” from your digital display, and the motor will automatically winterize itself in just 90 seconds. The Continue Reading...

“You may not want to start thinking about winter just yet, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start preparing. Experts say now is the time to have your snowblower serviced. Mechanics at T&C Hometown Repair in Eau Claire said people have been dropping off snowblowers since the start of September, but they don’t Continue Reading...