2/26/2012

The Most Useful Outdoor Power Equipment - Hobbies

<p>Outdoor power equipment is tools or machines used in making outdoor jobs easier and enjoyable. These equipments save time and enhance the value of properties and homes.</p>

<p>Useful outdoor equipment is in great demand in the market and a must to have in order to beautify one's property. Such equipments are garden tractors, lawnmowers, trimmers, utility vehicles, edger, chain saws, snow throwers, tillers, leaf blowers and other related products.</p>

<p>The industry continues to produce outdoor power equipments and develop new technologies that help people in their homes, especially with regards to environmental protection.</p>

<p>Here is a list of three most useful outdoor power equipments in the market today:</p>

<p>1. Lawn Mowers</p>

<p>A lawn mower is a machine with one or more revolving or rotating blades, powered for the maintenance of thick and tall grass, as well as rough terrain. It comes in different types such as:</p>

<p>*Cylinder or reel mower*Mechanical mower that employs rotating blade assembly*Rotary mowers - powered by an internal combustion engine*Cordless mowers - battery operated mowers*Riding mowers - it is a one person machine*Hover mowers - rotary push powered mower, and*Robotic mowers - robot type of mower.</p>

<p>Mowers possess a feature that is equipped to finely cut and re-cut the grass. It also has the capacity to bring it back to the turf, with a low emission machine. Clippings provide nutrients and moisture so as to keep the yard healthier and greener, reducing yard waste as well.</p>

<p>Guidelines in using a mower:</p>

<p>*Do not mow on a steep hill but mow across a hill to avoid falling debris or plants.*When adjusting mower height, shut off the engine.*Do not lift the mower; keep it flat on the ground.*Stop and turn off the mower when you hit something.*In riding mowers, never carry children or passengers while mowing and avoid edges.</p>

<p>Standard Safety Feature: The Operator Presence Control (OPC) gives a feature that ensures the blades stop completely within 3 seconds after the release of blade control.</p>

<p>Examples of mower products:</p>

<p>*DR Power Equipment New VERSA-PRO Z-Lawn Mowers: Can mow large lawns at nearly 13 mph, Convertible, you can ride or walk behind, Navigate obstacles with precision and speed, commercial and residential use with 2 year warranty.</p>

<p>*Cub Cadet Electric Lawn Mowers - Easy to operate. No messy oil changes or no costly engine tune-ups Price: $229.00-$399.00</p>

<p>*Cub Cadet Push Lawn Mowers - designed to start easily with maximum performance. Price: $229.00-Price: $229.00</p>

<p>2. Leaf Blowers</p>

<p>Leaf blowers generate a powerful stream of air to get to move the leaves, debris and twigs from yards, garages, walks and lawns. It is a portable and handy clean-up tool with an optional vacuum kit accessory and gutter kits. The two types of blowers are the hand-held blower and the backpack blower.</p>

<p>Hand-held blowers have a portable hand-held model that clears up things quickly. It also has adjustable nozzles, a 2-cycle and low emission 4-cycle gasoline engine. A backpack blower powered by 2 and 4-cycle gasoline engines (25-30cc).</p>

<p>Guidelines in using a leaf blower:</p>

<p>*Do not point the blower nozzle at people or pets.*The lowest possible throttle speed must be use.*Do not use it very late or early in the morning.</p>

<p>Product: Cub Cadet JS 1150 Price: $499.00</p>

<p>3. Lawn and Garden Tractors</p>

<p>Lawn Tractors are used in collecting and cutting 1-3 acres of mulching grass. It includes lawn sweepers, detachers, and rear and side discharge of grass collection system. The engine size varies from 11hp to 18hp.</p>

<p>Garden tractors are used in large properties of 3 to 5 acres. It has a heavy-duty, versatile and powerful feature with low-emission engines. This would range from 14hp up to 26 hp. Garden tractors are also used in digging, garden tilling, removing snow or soil and in hauling supplies and materials.</p>

<p>Garden and lawn tractors differ in its ability to be used either in its front or rear powers for take off.</p>

<p>Safety Features/Reminders:</p>

<p>* Make sure that children and pets are not in the working area before operating the equipment. Carefully check if there are any people or objects behind before reverse shifting.</p>

<p>* The machine will stop automatically when the operator leaves the seat due to a key safety interlock switch for accident prevention.</p>

<p>* Safety features that includes color-coded controls and safety guards to protect from throwing objects out by the blade.</p>

<p>* Models equipped with headlights and parking breaks.</p>

<p>* Refer to the operator's manual provided by the manufacturers before operating a tractor.</p>

<p>Products:</p>

<p>Cub Cadet Series 1000 Lawn Tractors - features a deck wash system and a reverse mowing technology with a comfortable high back seat and a soft touch steering wheel. Price: $1,499.00- $1,999.00</p>

<p>Cub Cadet 2500 Garden Tractors - a heavy duty tractor with high performance and powerful direct-driven shaft that provides an efficient transfer power to the rear transaxle. Price: $3,199.00- $4,199.00</p>

<p>Cub Cadet iSeries Zero Turn Tractors - with a zero-turn rider built to take on hills with ease. Price: $2,699.00- $4,999.00
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