WINTERIZATION OF
OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT & DISCUSSION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
James Howells
Northeast STIHL, Inc.
E-mail: jim.howells@stihl.us
ABSTRACT
Discussion regarding winterization will include
discussions relating to fuel issues, proper preparation for storage of
equipment, maintenance considerations relating to powered units, procedures for
winterizing powerheads, fuel considerations relating
to octane and alcohol in fuel and it's relationship to
keeping equipment in proper running condition, emissions, fuel efficiency, fuel
additives, group discussion relating to all above mentioned topics.
Discussion of Personal Protective Equipment; types of
Protective Equipment, Why is it important to wear PPE?,
understanding the importance of properly fitted PPE, when is my PPE no longer
in acceptable condition?, group discussion relating to all of the above
mentioned.