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Consumer Guide To Environmentally Helpful Outdoor Power Equipment

Purchasing Considerations

Before you buy any piece of outdoor power equipment, you should first evaluate the overall layout of your property. This will help to define what maintenance tasks you'll need to perform and the type of equipment required.

Do you have a small lawn or many acres? Do you have a variety of trees, shrubs and flower beds? Are there hills, ponds, ditches, walkways or a long winding driveway? Do you have a garden? Will you want to mulch clippings or bag them? Is snow removal a consideration?

As you can see, there are many factors you need to consider regarding what types of outdoor power equipment are best for you. Taking an inventory of your property is a good first step.

When you are in the market to buy outdoor power equipment, look for engines labeled: This engine conforms to U.S. EPA regulations for small, non-road engines. The label is your assurance that the engine meets EPA regulations and offers substantially lower levels of air-polluting emissions compared to earlier models manufactured prior to 1997.

You'll find today's new generation of clean-running outdoor power equipment to be an enjoyable and convenient way to take pride in your lawn and landscape accomplishments. Use this guide to help you buy, and remember -- always "think safety and environment with power in your hands."