Snowblower Safety

Tips

• Read the instruction manual before using.
• Be sober.
• Do not remove safety devices, shields, or guards on switches.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
• Stay away from the engine as it can become very hot and burn unprotected flesh.
• Add fuel before starting the engine, not when it is running or hot.
• Use a stick or broom handle (not your hands or feet) to remove debris.
• Never let children operate. Keep children 15 years of age and younger away from the snowblower when it is in use.
• Do not leave snowblower unattended when it is running. If you must walk away from the machine, turn the engine off.
• If your snowblower becomes jammed:
  • Turn it off
  • Disengage the clutch
  • Wait more than five seconds for blades to stop rotating.
• Beware of the brief recoil of motor and blades that occurs after the machine has been turned off.
• Always use a stick or broom handle to clear impacting snow.
• Never put your hand down chutes or around blades.