Snowblower Safety; Important Safety Information - Honda HS624 Owner's Manual

SNOWBLOWER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Hondasnowblowers are designed to clear snow from driveways and walkways.
Other uses can result in injury to the operator or damage to the snowblower
and other property.
Most accidents with snowblowers can be prevented if you follow all instructions
in this manual and on the snowblower. The most common hazards, according
accident statistics, are discussed below, along with the best way to protect
yourself and others.
Avoid Rotating Auger
The snowblower auger can cause serious cuts and even amputate fingers,
hands, toes, or feet. Keep away from the auger whenever the engine is
running. If you need to work around the snowblower to clear snow for any
reason, always shut off the engine. If the snow discharge chute becomes
clogged, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap. Use the snow
clearing bar or a wooden stick to remove the obstruction. Never put your hand
into the snow discharge chute while the engine is running; serious personal
injury could result.
Clear Operation Area
The snowblower can throw rocks and other objects with enough force to cause
serious injury. Before operating the snowblower, carefully inspect the area
and remove all stones, sticks, bones, nails, pieces of wire, and other loose
objects. Never use the snowblower to clear snow from a gravel road or
driveway, as rocks may be picked up and ejected. They may cause injury to
bystanders.
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