TM 9-243
CARE OF CHOPPING TOOLS
1. Clean all chopping tools after use.
2. Store tools to protect heads and cutting edges.
3. For prolonged storage, keep tools free of rust by
wiping with oil.
4. In very cold weather, never use a chopping tool
before the blade is warm. A cold blade is brittle and
will break easily.
5. Promptly replace wooden handles on all chopping
tools when needed. When changing handles, apply
a light coating of linseed oil.
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