* As with any garden equipment, especially gas-powered, you should make sure you have adequate protective gear. * Safety goggles, work gloves and earplugs are all necessities. * Wear sturdy, steel-toed boots if you have them; if not, wear your most durable close-toed footwear. * If you plan to be out in the sun for a long time, don't forget a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen too!

I also recommend wearing long pants, preferably jeans. If something were to get kicked up you wouldn't get injured or at least not as badly. as a general rule. always wear glasses/goggles, hearing protection, gloves, and pants. and soles with deep biting soles, like workboots or hiking boots.