TM 9-243REPLACING THE HANDLE - ContinuedREMOVING OLD HAMMER HANDLE1If the handle is split or broken, remove it from thehead.2If the handle is too tight to pull loose from the head,proceed as follows:Place hammer in vise.Saw off handle (1) close to head (2).Drive the remaining handle out through the largeend of the head (3) using drift pin. Save the wedges.INSTALLATION OF NEW HANDLEWARNINGWEAR EYE PROTECTION AND WATCHTHE FINGERS.NEW HANDLEWOODEN WEDGEMETAL WEDGE2Insert handle (1) in head (2).1Obtain new handle and wedges.21-143Seat handle in head with a rubber mallet (3).
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