ELLINGTON, CT (WFSB) -
Residents in Hartford and Tolland counties woke up to a big blanket of snow to dig out of with some residents reporting up to a foot.
The heavy wet snow proved to be too much for some snowblowers in Ellington Friday morning.
"I was getting excited," said Joyce Welch, who was clearing her snowblower off with a shingle and mop handle. "I bought my potting soil and everything like that."
Hartford Hospital offered the following tips when dealing with snowblower jams to help residents avoid serious injuries:
- Turn it off.
- Disengage clutch.
- Wait five seconds after shutting machine off to allow impeller blades to stop rotating.
- Always use a stick or broom handle to clear impacted snow.
- Never put your hand down chute or around blades.
- Keep all shields in place. Do not remove the safety devices on the machine.
- Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts.
- Keep a clear head, concentrate and do not drink before using your snowblower.
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