It’s summer, so that means it’s time to use your weekends and evenings to get outside and work on the lawn or garden. If you have a smaller yard or you’re just interested in using landscaping tools that are a little quieter and more energy-efficient than gas-powered tools then you probably have a few electrical tools in your shed or garage. And while battery-powered tools are great for small jobs, nothing beats the efficiency and power of a good corded electrical tool, whether it’s an electric lawn mower, hedge trimmer or weed trimmer. That being said, using corded electrical tools in your yard can be dangerous and even deadly if you don’t take some basic precautions. Here are some of the things you should pay attention to if you want to keep your tools (and yourself) safe and in good working order all year around: Use The Proper Cord: This is the most basic thing you can do to stay safe, yet many people ignore it. Electric tools now list somewhere in the packaging or manual what cord length and gauge of cord should be used with the tool. These specs are based on the power draw of the device [...]
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