You’ve done proper due diligence and realized that it makes more economic sense to rent equipment than to buy it. Now the more important thing to consider is that the equipment that you have on hire is someone else’s the same way it would have belonged to you had you decided to take that route. It is important that you handle it the same way you would have handled your equipment. Proper handling will also save you from having to part with some of the money that you had put down.
Here are some guidelines on how you could build your name as a reliable renter without breaking the bank:
- Careful when towing
You want to hire a lawn mower, and the vendor does not offer transportation. This means you have to get a truck that can handle its weight and get it from one point to the other without breaking a thing. It is entirely possible. Just ensure that your truck has the weight capacity to handle the mower and pack it up. When loading it, be keen not to ruin anything. Also, have it secured while in motion because bad things happen to good people. Securing it on the rack will not only limit its movements, but it could also keep it safe from people with itchy fingers.
- Proper usage
Avoid overloading the equipment that you have rented. The fact that you want to make the most of the cash you are paying does not mean that you should overload it or use it inappropriately. It only means that it is going to give in on you and you will probably have to pay a hefty cost for causing its breakdown.
- Voltage
If you have hired electric equipment, you may want to ensure that you are using proper voltage. If you overcharge it, you may cause some severe damage that is going to cost you dearly. You may want to keenly read the instructions or ask the owner for the right information on voltage.
- Transportation
When transporting rented goods, you may want to ensure that you are taking maximum care. If you need to hire a vehicle with special facilities to handle the goods, then go ahead and do that. Chandeliers and other fragile decorations may be worth a lot and breaking them puts you in a position where you would have to spend enough money replacing them. Also, if party planning is your primary career, a few broken pieces a will make you a risk and anyone willing to do business with you may demand a hefty deposit to make up for your reputation.
- Return them within the agreed period
You have signed a contract that gives you the guidelines in when the items or equipment are to be returned. Be prudent and return them on time to avoid penalties. Also, remember that any day that you delay returning the equipment is not only increasing your liability but also denying someone else the opportunity to use them. Do not be selfish, be a graceful renter, and do the right thing.
Do not use a tool if you have no prior knowledge of how it is used. Ask the renting company for manuals to the equipment so that you do not cause more harm than good. If need be, let them send one of their operators to help you with it, since they are knowledgeable, and everyone would be safer that way. If you need to use protective clothing, please do. It is in your best interest.
Written by Lindsey Rentals. Lindsey Rentals offers the best equipment rentals in Columbia, MO.
