| The snow reports are calling for 6 to 8 inches of | | | | The two stage throwers are heavier and more |
| snow overnight and you have yet to purchase a | | | | expensive than the other throwers. They also work |
| snow thrower. You've been waiting for someone to | | | | great on gravel drives, unlike the electric and single |
| come along and tell you everything about snow | | | | stage throwers. The two stage thrower can handle |
| throwers you ought to know. The first lesson in | | | | snow depth of more than eight inches. |
| snow throwers is that they come in a variety of | | | | Many dealerships will have multiple throwers on hand |
| shapes and sizes. There are both electric and gas | | | | for you to test out. You'll want to make sure you |
| powered snow throwers. | | | | are getting one that has the correct height so as to |
| The electric blowers are best for short, flat | | | | not to hurt your back. You'll also want to keep |
| driveways, walkways or even your deck. The power | | | | safety in mind. The snow blowers don't just pick up |
| cord will keep you from getting too far away from | | | | snow, they will also pick up other small items, so be |
| the house and tends to make maneuverability | | | | sure to keep children and pets clear of the area in |
| difficult. They work best with snow less than four | | | | which you're working. Snow throwers cause more |
| inches deep. | | | | than 3,000 finger injuries each year. Most models |
| There are two types of gas powered engines, the | | | | now come with a plastic clearing tool, be sure to use |
| single stage and the two stage. The single stage | | | | this tool and not your fingers to clear the chute. |
| works on areas similar to that of the electric thrower | | | | Now you know everything you ought to know about |
| but also works in snow up to 8 inches deep. They | | | | snow blowers, so go on out and get the snow |
| have a two-cycle engine which means they need a | | | | thrower that works best for your property. You'll |
| mixture of oil and gasoline. | | | | have no reason to fear the snow reports now. |