Hey ..... another great reason to go with the SnoBoss ....... heart attack-yes ..... but a finger or thumb amputation-no way ..... plus is easier to start!
Snowblower augers are driven by a rubber v-belt so it's possible for it to still be energized, like with a rubber band, even with the engine turned off.
But doctor doctor ...... the machine was totally turned off ..... plus the snowblower ate my insurance card from Anthem Blue Cross at the same time? ....
Doctor; "now that's a very serious problem!" .....