Field Practical Guide - Bed Edger

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

Equipment & Tools needed:
● Bed Edger
● 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.
                         ● Show how to achieve proper bed edge depth.
                         ● Be aware of the location of the bed edger 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.