Field Practical Guide - Backpack Blower

Personal Protection Equipment required:
 
● Ear Plugs
● Safety Glasses
● Gloves
● Work Boots

Equipment & Tools needed:

● Backpack Blower
● Fuel can with fuel mix  

Materials needed:  
Not Applicable

Pre-Training Session Preparation:

● Select location for training.
● Schedule training session with student(s).
● Make sure everyone participating has the Personal Protection Equipment.
● Collect and have ready the needed equipment and materials.

Step 1: Demonstrate 
● Proper fueling with correct fuel mix.
● Go over safety best practices.
● Start machine.
● Show use of machine best practices.  

Focus Points: 
●Turn the machine off if other people approach.
●Never point the Backpack Blower at people, windows or cars.
●Be aware of the location of the blower when near cars and other structures.  

Step 2: Observe:
●Have the student demonstrate proper use of the equipment back to you.  

Step 3: Re-Demonstrate:
●Point out what the student did correctly.
●Demonstrate what the student should improve upon.