COURSE SUITABLE FOR:

Any person requiring an appreciation of the importance for safe operation and maintenance of pedestrian lawn mowers.

COURSE AWARD:

Operating a Pedestrian Lawn Mower – Certificate of Completion

COURSE DURATION:

6 hours

COURSE PARTICIPANTS:

Group training Maximum: 10 participants

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

None:

Please inform West Cork Safety training coordinator when booking of any particular learning concerns or special needs

VENUE REQUIREMENTS:

Room suitable to seat 7 people comfortably (with tables /desks if possible) and a White wall or projector screen available.
Suitable external grounds area for various practical demonstrations of equipment

COURSE FEES:

On application

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

Make pre starting checks,

  • Select tools, materials and equipment needed
  • Check machine is in a safe condition.
  • Remove and clean fuel & air filter
  • Safety with fuel
  • Check and top up fuel mix.
  • Remove and adjust spark plug
  • Set spark plug at correct setting.
  • Check OPC are working correctly
  • Report on condition of cutters, cable and handles.
  • Open fuel tank air vent screw
  • Turn on fuel and prime if necessary.
  • Move start/stop lever to start on choke.
  • Take mower to work area

Operate the Pedestrian lawn mower

  • Check area for any loose objects loose wire, glass, stones etc
  • Wear proper protective clothing and equipment
  • Mow area of ground
  • Ensure correct overlapping
  • Switch off lawnmower at end of exercise and leave in safe condition

Make post operation checks

  • Check that all areas have been thoroughly cut.
  • Disconnect spark plug
  • Clean Lawnmower
  • Oil and grease if necessary
  • Tidy up area
  • Demonstrate knowledge of storage requirements.

 

COURSE PROVIDER INFORMATION

Please refer to our website www.westcorksafety.ie or contact the Training Co-ordinator for any additional information required about Recognition of Prior Learning, Course Assessment, Appeals, Tutor Contact Details , Learners’ Rights, and Other Training Courses avaliable at: info@westcorksafety.ie