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How to Use a Blade Lock Tool (Video)
Posted July 19, 2013 by T A 1 CommentThe safest way to remove the blade on your lawn mower is to use a blade lock tool.
This device easily clamps onto the side of the mower deck to prevent the blade from slipping and rotating as you remove and install a new mower blade. This video shows you how a blade lock tool works.

How to Properly Use Ethanol Fuel (E10) in Power Equipment
Posted July 17, 2013 by T AEthanol Fuel (E10) is everywhere! Now almost all gasoline contains this blend of 90% gas and 10% ethanol.
The positive side of Ethanol fuel is that it reduces exhaust emissions and helps reduce the dependence on foreign oil because it’s a renewable resource (corn-based).
For automobiles like cars, E10 won’t do much harm, except reduce your gas mileage by a few mpgs (as some claim).
But for Outdoor Power Equipment, ethanol fuel can be a damaging and costly issue, if NOT Used Properly!