WINTERIZATION OF OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT & DISCUSSION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

 

James Howells

 

Northeast STIHL, Inc.

14 Forest Parkway

Shelton, CT 06484

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.