Weed Trimmer Safety & Basic Operation | Contractor Training

In this video, we cover the basics of weed trimmer safety, inspection, and operation for contractors and field crews.

This training walks through:
• Pre-use equipment inspection
• Safe distances from people and property
• Proper fuel, startup, and handling
• Ergonomics and fatigue prevention
• Required PPE for weed trimming operations

This is a basic, entry-level training video from The Better Contractor, designed to help crews work safer and more efficiently in the field.

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00:00 – Introduction
00:19 – What a Weed Trimmer Is & Common Names
00:46 – Pre-Use Equipment Inspection
01:02 – Greasing the Head & Attachments
01:19 – String vs Metal Heads & Safe Distances
01:45 – Handle, Shaft, & Kill Switch Checks
01:59 – Muffler Guard & Burn Hazards
02:16 – Fuel Type & Mixing Ratios
02:34 – Proper Fueling & Spill Prevention
02:49 – Starting Procedure & Choking
03:12 – Ergonomics & Using a Shoulder Strap
03:40 – Property, Tree, & Hazard Awareness
04:01 – Required PPE for Weed Trimming
04:22 – Final Safety Notes
04:45 – Be the Better Contractor