Training Courses

Mowers

Ride on and Pedestrian Mowers

Course Objectives

To enable canditates to:

• identify the risks associated with the use of Ride-on/Pedestrian mowers
• select appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• identify and understand the function of all instruments and controls
• carry out daily checks as indicated in the Operators Manual
• carry out pre-start checks
• identify and report any faults
• adjust the cutting mechanism to acheive the required standard
• operate the machine in a safe and competent manner
• perform after-use maintenance
• understand requirements for travelling on the public road
• be able to load and transport the machine (if appropriate)

Who is the Course For?

Anyone required to use a pedestrian or ride-on mower as part of their work. This would include novices and experienced operators who require certification or skills updating.

Duration/format

One or two days depending on the experience of the candidates and equipment used. Extra time will be needed where cylinder or mixed machine courses are organised.

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Mowers

Course for Ride on and Pedestrian Mowers.

 

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