Field Practical Guide - Walk Behind Mower

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

Equipment & Tools needed:
● Walk Behind Mower
● 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.
● Checking the oil.
● Go over safety best practices.
● Start machine.
● Show use of machine best practices.
● Focus Points:
                         ● Areas to use, and not use, Walk Behind Mowers.
                         ● Turn the machine off if other people approach.
                         ● Point the discharge chute away from garden beds, windows and vehicles.
                         ● Mowing in straight lines with overlaps.

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.