Answers to Snowblowing Sense

1. B.
CSA certification is your best guide to a safe snowblower.

2. B.
Never add fuel to a hot or running engine. It could cause a fire.

3. C.
Always push a snowblower. If you stumble while pulling it, the machine could land on you.

4. B.
Avoid clearing the auger by hand. Always ensure the auger has stopped turning and use an appropriately sized solid object to remove any snow jam. Better yet, turn the machine off before proceeding.

5. A.
Since gravel becomes a dangerous projectile when fired from a snowblower's exhaust chute, leave a 2.5 cm clearance.

6. A.
Never attempt to clear the ejection chute while the machine is running. Moving parts and solid objects passing through the chute could cause injuries.

7. C.
Shut off your snowblower when you are not using it. It only takes a few seconds for a child to be injured by an unattended machine.

8. C.
Disconnecting the spark plug wire assures you that the engine won't accidentally start.

9. C.
Hearing protection is a good idea when using your snowblower.

10. C.
A long scarf and other loose-fitting clothes can get caught in a snowblower's machinery and cause injury. It's always best to wear steel-toed boots when using a snowblower.

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