TM 9-243TYPES AND USES - ContinuedMAULSWOODEN MAULRAILROAD TRACK MAULThe railroad track maul has a flat faced tapered headwhich weighs about 10 pounds. They are used for driv-ing railroad track spikes.SAFETYThe wooden maul has a cylindrical head which is about8 inches in diameter and about 10 inches long. It is usedto drive wooden pickets, posts and stakes.WARNINGNEVER, NEVER USE AN UNSAFEHAMMER. BEFORE USING, CHECKFOR A LOOSE HEAD OR A CRACKEDHANDLE. DO NOT USE HANDLE AS APRY BAR, OR TO KNOCK SHARPEDGES TOGETHER.1.Inspect the faces of steel hammers for wear, dents,or chips. They can be dangerous if chips fly off.2.Replace the hammer if these conditions are found.3.Inspect copper, lead, plastic, or rawhide mallets for“mushrooming.”4.File edges of copper, lead or plastic mallets down tothe original shape.5.Trim a rawhide mallet with a knife.21-8
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