TM 9-243
USING THE SPADE
WARNING
WEAR PROPER EYE PROTECTION
WHEN WORKING WHERE FLYING
PARTICLES MAY CAUSE EYE INJURY.
3 Slide one hand near enough to the blade to raise the
weight of the blade and the dirt.
1 Hold the handle upright gripping with both hands
and push the blade into the ground with foot.
2 With the blade in the ground, push the handle
downward and pull back to break the dirt loose.
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