Safety should always be your top priority when operating your Cub Cadet snow thrower. Outdoor power equipment can be an essential tool in helping you get through heavy-duty tasks all year round, but they can also become dangerous machines if you don't practice proper safety techniques.
Snow Thrower Safety Tips
1. Cold temperatures affect your machine. After turning the equipment on, but before operating, give your snow thrower some time to adjust to the temperature.
2. Once you've started the snow thrower, don't try to make any adjustments or repairs. If you notice that your equipment needs an adjustment once you've started, move the snow thrower to a safe maintenance area, and shut down the engine before starting any work.
3. While operating, make sure you have a safety zone of at least 75 feet. Make sure that no pets, children, or neighbors enter this area. If they do, stop the snow thrower and wait for them to pass.
4. If you need to use the reverse function on your snow thrower, keep an extra cautious eye as to avoid any falling or slipping.
5. Avoid using your snow thrower on steep slopes at all costs. If you have to operate near a mid-size slope, use absolute extreme caution. If there is little visibility due to snow, don't operate your snow thrower at all.
6. Never attempt to unclog the chute assembly while the snow thrower is still operating. As stated in safety tip number 2, never attempt to do any adjustments or repairs while the snow thrower is in operation. Shut off the engine first and remain behind the handles until all of your moving parts have come to a complete stop. Follow these instructions for unclogging your snow thrower chute assembly.
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