Split wireform bail

A control apparatus comprising:

• a handle having at least two substantially upright portions including a first upright portion and a second upright portion, and a cross portion extending between the upright portions;
• a first bail pivotally connected to both upright portions of the handle to pivot about a first axis, the first bail movable between an engaged condition and a disengaged condition;
• and
• a second bail pivotally connected to both upright portions of the handle to pivot about a second axis that is non-collinear with the first axis, the second bail movable between an engaged condition and a disengaged condition;
• wherein at least one of the first and second bail are movable past the other bail when being moved between the engaged condition and the disengaged condition.

An implement comprising:

• a body including a first mechanism and a second mechanism;
• a handle extending outwardly from the body and having at least two upright portions and a cross portion extending between the upright portions;
• a first bail pivotally connected to both upright portions of the handle to pivot about a first axis, the first bail movable between an engaged condition and a disengaged condition to control the first mechanism, wherein the first mechanism is actuated when the first bail is in the engaged condition;
• and
• a second bail pivotally connected to both upright portions of the handle to pivot about a second axis that is non-collinear with the first axis, the second bail movable between an engaged condition and a disengaged condition to control the second mechanism, wherein the second mechanism is actuated when the second bail is in the engaged condition, wherein the first and second bails are movable into the engaged and disengaged conditions regardless of the condition of the other bail.

A snow thrower comprising:

• a body including an auger and a drive mechanism;
• a handle extending outward from the body and having at least two upright portions and a cross portion extending between the upright portions;
• a first bail pivotally connected to both upright portions of the handle to pivot about a first axis, the first bail movable between an engaged condition and a disengaged condition to control the drive mechanism, wherein the drive mechanism is actuated when the first bail is in the engaged condition;
• and
• a second bail pivotally connected to both upright portions of the handle to pivot about a second axis that is non-collinear with the first axis, the second bail movable between an engaged condition and a disengaged condition to control the auger, wherein the auger is actuated when the second bail is in the engaged condition, wherein the first and second bails are movable into the engaged and disengaged conditions regardless of the condition of the other bail.