And one more warning! Never never reach into the auger area to clear anything, even if the snow blower is not running. I know a guy that reached into the auger , with the engine shut down, to remove a lodged stick, and lost three fingers. The drive belt had enough tension still on it that when he loosened the stick the auger came around and nailed him. ----- Original Message ----- From: Cy Selfridge To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 20:43 Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] How to Operate a Snow Blower
Hi Folks, One more thing, Do! Not! Put! Your! Hand! In! Front! Of the Exhaust! Chute! That snow conimg out of the chute will cut your fingers off slicker than a knife.. A good snow blower (10 or so horse) will throw snow for a good 30 to 40 feet. It will also pick up any loose gravel and hurl it like a caterpault (right through a car or house window) I had a 10 horse snow blower in Colorado and it was a honey. My son-in-law now has it and it still runs good after about 25 years of use. Cy, the Ancient Okie... -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boyce, Ray Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 7:25 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How to Operate a Snow Blower Hi Anyone who lives in snow country knows that the snowblower is one of the most time- (and back-) saving inventions of all time. Steps: 1. Decide which of the two types of snowblowers you need. A single-stage blower whirls the auger at high speed. A two-stage blower with a slower-moving auger has more power. 2. Get your snowblower serviced before snow falls. 3. Check the engine oil level, clutch, blower system, and chute positioning before starting. 4. Spray the discharge chute with silicone spray before use to reduce clogging. 5. Blow snow the natural direction from the impeller, usually to the right. 6. Check wind direction and work with the prevailing wind direction. 7. Avoid backing up; work in circles instead. 8. Try not to avoid blowing snow twice. Overall Tips: If the weather forecast predicts snowfall, inspect the driveway and sidewalks that will need to be cleared. Remove all objects that may cause injury or damage the snowblower. Check the area again before starting the blower. Know how to stop the machine quickly and shut the engine off. Overall Warnings: If a hand or foot gets caught in the snowblower, serious injury is likely. 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