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Chapter 43 Mattocks
Using the Mattock - Continued

Tools And Their Uses - Hand tools and what they are used for
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TM 9-243 TYPES AND USES SINGLE-BEVEL  AND  DOUBLE-BEVEL The  mattock  is  designed  for  digging  and  cutting  opera- tions.  The  mattock  can  have  a  single  or  double-beveled head. However, the single-beveled mattock can be combined  with  other  digging  tools  to  perform  a  variety  of functions. For example, the “pick-mattock’ is a combi- nation of the single-beveled mattock and pick. SAFETY 1. When using a mattock, it is important to have a firm 2. Do not swing a mattock until you are sure that no footing and correct posture to prevent the mattock one will be endangered by the swing, a possible from glancing and striking the feet or legs if the mark loose head, or glancing of the tool. is missed. USING THE MATTOCK WARNING WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Distribute body weight equally on both feet. The knees  should  be  set  but  not  tense.  The  feet  should be spread apart at a comfortable distance. The body  should  be  relaxed  and  free  to  swing  and  bend from the hips. 43-2







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