Snowblower Safety; Important Safety Information - Honda HS724 Owner's Manual

SNOWBLOWER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Honda snowblowers 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 injuries or property damage with snowblowers can be prevented
if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the snowblower.
The most common hazards, are discussed below, along with the best
way to protect yourself and others.
Avoid Rotating Impeller and Auger
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is
the most common cause of injury associated with snowblowers. The
snowblower auger can also cause serious injury. Keep away from the
impeller and 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 obstructions. 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 any visible 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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