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* Before chopping any wood, take a gentle practice swing to check that the axe will not catch on anything (such as an overhead branch). | * Before chopping any wood, take a gentle practice swing to check that the axe will not catch on anything (such as an overhead branch). | ||
| − | * Consider what will happen if you miss whatever you are chopping at - will you accidentally hit a finger? | + | * Consider what will happen if you miss whatever you are chopping at - will you accidentally hit a finger? A foot? A bystander? Leave plenty of margin for error. |
| − | * Make sure the axe head is firmly attached to the axe handle. | + | * Make sure the axe head is firmly attached to the axe handle. If it is loose, you may tighten it by wetting the handle, by driving a hardwood wedge into the handle through the eye of the blade, or by rapping the axe handle vertically on a hard surface. |
| − | * Keep bystanders away by one arms length plus two axe-lengths. | + | * Keep bystanders away by one arms length plus two axe-lengths. |
* When handing someone an axe, present the handle to them rather than the blade. | * When handing someone an axe, present the handle to them rather than the blade. | ||
* Walk with the blade facing away from you. | * Walk with the blade facing away from you. | ||
* Sheathe the axe when it is not in use. | * Sheathe the axe when it is not in use. | ||
* Always maintain firm footing when using or carrying an axe. | * Always maintain firm footing when using or carrying an axe. | ||
| − | * Stop when you are tired and rest. | + | * Stop when you are tired and rest. Tired people are more prone to accidents and mistakes. |
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Latest revision as of 15:00, 7 October 2021
- Before chopping any wood, take a gentle practice swing to check that the axe will not catch on anything (such as an overhead branch).
- Consider what will happen if you miss whatever you are chopping at - will you accidentally hit a finger? A foot? A bystander? Leave plenty of margin for error.
- Make sure the axe head is firmly attached to the axe handle. If it is loose, you may tighten it by wetting the handle, by driving a hardwood wedge into the handle through the eye of the blade, or by rapping the axe handle vertically on a hard surface.
- Keep bystanders away by one arms length plus two axe-lengths.
- When handing someone an axe, present the handle to them rather than the blade.
- Walk with the blade facing away from you.
- Sheathe the axe when it is not in use.
- Always maintain firm footing when using or carrying an axe.
- Stop when you are tired and rest. Tired people are more prone to accidents and mistakes.
