To prevent a snowblower accident, understand how your snowblower works and inspect it regularly for damage, replacing worn parts as needed. Always wear protective eyewear and ear protection, and never put your hands near the auger housing or chute, even after turning off the motor. Use a small shovel or broom end to clear jams, and consider applying a non-stick spray to reduce jamming. Keep children and pets indoors and never adjust or remove the manufacturer safety features.
- Understand how your snowblower works.
- Regularly inspect your snowblower for damage and replace worn and broken parts.
- Wear protective eyewear and ear protection.
- Use a snowblower enclosure to protect against propelled ice bits.
- Never put your hands near the snowblower auger housing or chute, even after the motor has been shut off. Even though the temperatures are frigid, it takes a while for the engine to shut down.
- Use a small shovel or the end of a broom used to clear snow and ice jams in the chute or auger.
A non-stick spray will reduce jamming and may be used on any surface that comes into contact with the snow.
- Tuck pants into snow boots. Wear loose clothing.
- Never adjust or remove the manufacturer safety features.
- Regularly check tire air pressure and fill as needed.
- Keep children and pets indoors.
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