Kris Kiser

Kris Kiser is president & CEO at Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI).

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Snow Thrower Safety Tips

With winter weather underway, it's imperative that snow professionals have their snow throwers serviced and ready to power up.

Green industry pros should ensure any generator cords are the right length to operate the generator a safe distance from the building.

Top 7 Tips for Readying Outdoor Power Equipment for Winter

Prepping equipment ahead of time for seasonal changes can save landscape pros time, money and future headaches.

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Tips for Equip Expo First-Timers

For landscapers, dealers and contractors attending Equip Exposition for the very first time, here are tips to make the most of this show.

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Top 8 Mistakes When Using Outdoor Power Equipment

Here's a list of what landscape contractors should avoid doing when operating outdoor power equipment.

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7 Top Safety Tips for Outdoor Power Equipment

Before you use a mower, trimmer, blower, power washer, chainsaw, pruner, portable generator or other piece of outdoor power equipment this season, it’s important to be up to date on handling and safety procedures. Here's how.

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Top 12 Questions to Ask Before Powering Up the Snow Thrower

Here are 12 questions to ask before operating a snow thrower.

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14 Strategies to Conquer 40th Equip Expo Show

Insider tips to help landscape professionals conquer the 2023 Equip Expo in Louisville, Ky.

No matter the mower type, landscape contractors' should be fully versed in the machine's features and capabilities.

9 Mower Safety Tips to Keep in Mind This Spring

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute offers up best practices to keep mower operators and their customers safe.

A mower operator practicing safe power equipment guidelines while he works.

Safety is Important as You Prepare for the 2023 Spring Season

The weather outside is getting warmer, and that means that the time of year where mowers and other outdoor power equipment are being put to use is coming. Here are some tips on how to keep your employees safe by practicing safe operating practices.

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10 Tips for Safer Winter Generator Use

Not having power when you need it is frustrating, so a generator can provide emergency backup power at a reasonable cost.

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Prep Your Equipment For Seasonal Changes

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute provides tips for landscape contractors needing to prepare their equipment for wintertime.

Kris Kiser, an attorney, is president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) and the OPEI Education and Research Foundation. OPEI is an 84-member international trade association representing the engine, utility vehicle and outdoor power equipment manufacturing industry.

Leading the Defense of the Living Landscape

Kris Kiser, OPEI's president and CEO, talks about the group's "Living Landscapes Matter" public awareness campaign.