Weeding & Getting to Know our String Trimmers
Resources:
Ideas for leading a whole group weeding project
https://docs.google.com/document/d/127Y79qy4oBCxJ29eYO4kyuIoRQ5H_39qsEgH80Z4EWo/edit?usp=sharing
Overview of Weed Management
View this video on weed management in school gardens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcLIX6XKcyY&feature=youtu.be
General Tips and Safety When Using our String Trimmers
Wear face shield of eye protection that wraps around your eyes (goggles or wrap around glasses)
Wear sturdy closed toed shoes. Very recommended to wear long pants and long sleeve (if you trim for a while you will end up with weeds stuck to your legs and arms)
Pages 5-7 Safety Considerations
Pages 18-21 Tips on Use
How to Start and Stop the String Trimmer
Proper ergonomics
How to remove/install battery pack
How to adjust string length while using the trimmer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvEZJcri6kA
How to remove remaining line when you run out (often the last little piece just comes out on it's own)
Learn how to restring our string trimmers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye8t8MBZg2Q
Visit this page to learn more about our string trimmers - use filter for 15 inch trimmer (rapid reload)
https://egopowerplus.com/video-gallery
Optional - This is more relevant when weeding with kids - Read the Weeding Handout at - https://www.lifelab.org/2018/06/caretaker-activities/