TM 9-243
USING THE POSTHOLE DIGGER
1 Drive the posthole digger into the spot where the
hole is to be dug.
2 Hold the handles slightly separated near the top and
bring the blades down sharply into the soil by force
of the arms.
3 Pull the handles apart to grasp the earth out of the
hole and lift digger out of hole.
4 Continue the process until the hole is the required
size and depth.
CARE AND CLEANING OF DIGGING TOOLS
1.
Tools should be cleaned often after each use and
metal parts oiled before storing.
2.
Never use a tool other than for the job it was
intended.
3.
Store all digging tools in their proper places when
not in use.
WARNING
LINSEED OIL IS A FLAMMABLE LIQUID.
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROP-
ERLY DISPOSE OF ALL CLEANING
RAGS IN NON-COMBUSTIBLE CON-
TAINERS.
4. Replace defective handles immediately.
5.
Treat wooden handles occasionally with linseed oil
to prevent drying out or splintering.
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