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Snow Blower Safety: Never Clear a Clog With Your Hands (CPSC)
Most snow blower injuries happen one way: reaching into the chute to clear a clog. Here's how to use one safely, from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
1. Rule 1: Never Use Your Hands
If it clogs, stop the engine first. Then clear it with a cleanout tool, or a long stick. Never your hands. Many injuries happen when people think the blades have stopped, and they haven't.
2. Rule 2: Hands + Feet Clear
Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts at all times. And read the manual before you use it.
3. Rule 3: Fuel Safely
Never add gas to a running or hot engine. Let it cool down first. Store gas in a proper gas can, with a child resistant cap.
4. Rule 4: Never In A Closed Garage
Don't leave a gas snow blower running in a garage or any enclosed space. The exhaust has carbon monoxide, which can kill in minutes.
5. Electric Model?
Using an electric one? Keep track of the power cord the whole time.
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