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Job Breakdown Sheets
Breakdown No. 8
Using an Axe
1: Examine the axe.
2: Grasp the shaft.
3: Approach the object.
4: Strike the object.
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Check head is sharp and firmly fixed on shaft.
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Check shaft is not split in any way and is of suitable length.
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Place left hand near to the end of the shaft if the axe is to be swung from the right shoulder; the right hand on the shaft far enough forward to obtain good balance.
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Place right hand near to the end of the shaft if the axe is to be swung from the left shoulder; the left hand on the shaft far enough forward to obtain good balance.
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Stand facing the object with legs apart and parallel to the object.
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Ensure there is sufficient room to swing the axe.
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Raise axe no higher than the shoulder (a precaution to avoid accidents when using an axe underground).
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Take accurate aim.
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Swing axe downwards allowing the hand nearest the blade to slide along the shaft in the direction of the other hand just before the axe makes contact with the
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Raise axe to shoulder with forward hand in the original position and make second cut forming a "V" with the first.
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Strike alternately on either side of the "V".
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