TM 9-243USING THE SINGLE-BIT AXWARNINGALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE EYEPROTECTION.1First clear the work area of material that mightdeflect the ax blade. The user’s body weight shouldbe evenly distributed, with knees set, but not tense.The feet should be spread at a comfortable distanceto retain balance, while the body should be relaxedand free to swing and bend at the waist.2To use the ax, grasp the ax handle with both handsclose together near the end of the handle, with theright or leading hand closer to the ax head. The leftfoot should be closer to the work.NOTEReverse the position of the hands, feetand shoulder if left-handed.3To start the swing, bring the ax back over the rightshoulder, bending the elbow as the right hand slidesup the handle toward the ax head.4On the downswing, let the right hand slide down thehandle, toward the left hand.5At the end of the downswing, the right hand will bebeside the left hand at the end of the handle.45-4
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