A typical snow shovels holds lots of snow, but partially filling the shovel rather than heaping it full will reduce strain on muscles and joints. Powered snow removal equipment can seriously injure people and animals, and cause damage to property from flying debris. Eye protection is also important and wear hearing protection if the engine noise is excessive or the equipment will be operated for long periods of time. Please remember the following guidelines for safe snow removal with a snowblower. Review the snow blower operating manual and put the equipment where it can be easily accessed.
Inexperience is a frequent cause of accidents.
Check the fuel and oil, and make sure the engine will easily start and stop. Know how to quickly stop the snow throwing or blowing unit and shut the engine off if a problem arises. Do not operate snow removal equipment when it is dark or visibility is poor. Newer models are equipped with improved safety features and increased engine horsepower for better snow removal and reduced clogging. Snow blowers and throwers sold today have a lever that must be engaged by the operator for the equipment to operate.