Safety experts are reminding those with snow blowers to exercise caution. Emergency rooms regularly treat people who have been injured after reaching into the chute or auger to clear a clog, often without fully shutting off the machine or waiting for moving parts to stop. Snow blower injuries are especially dangerous because the high-speed rotating blades can grab clothing, gloves, or skin in an instant, leading to deep cuts, fractures, or amputations. Manufacturers remind users to never clear jams by reaching into the blower. Instead shut off the engine and use a dedicated tool or stick to remove blockage.
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