| Many homeowners find it difficult to justify the | | | | requirements you found in step 1. Inquire as to |
| expense and storage associated with the | | | | whether they provide demonstrations. |
| purchase of heavy construction equipment. But if | | | | Step 3 - Pickup |
| you have even a couple trees on the property, | | | | Once you've chosen a location, schedule a date. |
| chances are you will have a need for a lift | | | | Upon pickup, inspect the lift, checking for dents, |
| somewhere along the line. | | | | blemishes, and scratches in order to make a |
| For these reasons, many people choose to look | | | | record of the condition prior to use. Have one of |
| into lift equipment rental when it comes to their | | | | the employees demonstrate that the unit it |
| tree maintenance. Knowing just how to go about | | | | working properly. |
| the rental process can make the whole ordeal | | | | Step 4 - Usage |
| much more stress free, cheaper, safer, and | | | | Be sure to only use the lift in the ways outlined |
| easier than hiring a service to do it for you. | | | | by the safely instructions from the rental store. |
| Instructions | | | | Be sure the store knows just how you plan to |
| Step 1 - Find Your Height | | | | use the machine, so they might make |
| Set a ladder against the highest tree that will be | | | | recommendations to help you with your project. |
| trimmed and use measuring tape to see just how | | | | Practice using the lift for a period of time before |
| high you will need to reach. Remember that | | | | engaging in the tasks. Heavy equipment takes a |
| simply because you're able to reach branches on | | | | little getting used to, and it can take some |
| a ladder, does not necessarily mean you should | | | | practice in order to feel comfortable operating. |
| not use a lift. One missed step on a ladder can | | | | Step 5 - Return |
| cause serious injury, not to mention the dangers | | | | Once you've completed your project, it's time to |
| of falling branches and limbs. | | | | return your equipment. Be sure to make the |
| Step 2 - Locations | | | | return as quickly as possible in order to avoid any |
| Go online or in your yellow pages and make up a | | | | late fees or penalties. Always keep a copy of the |
| list of equipment locations in the area. Call each | | | | rental agreement in case you notice an |
| location and ask about availability and cost. Check | | | | overcharge and need to dispute it down the road. |
| on the stability issues as well as the height | | | | |