Initial Inspection/Disposal Criteria

1. Inspect handle for cracks, slivers, and warping.
2. Inspect cutting teeth for cracks, excessive wear, and loose rivets.
3. Inspect mounting head for cracks and loose handle.
4. Return to stock if item is clean and has not been used.
5. Refurbish if item has been used and/or is repairable.
6. Dispose of rake if tool is not repairable and mounting head is cracked.

Refurbishing Procedures

A. Cleaning

1. Clean head with fine wire brush.
2. Clean handle with damp cloth.

B. Repair

1. Sand handle if it is chipped, dinged, rough or has tape residue. 
2. Wipe handle with linseed oil after sanding.
3. Apply rust inhibitor to tool head.  Local cache option for painting tool head.
4. Replace broken or cracked tooth, flat surface inside.
5. Tighten or replace loose rivets.
6. Grind on even bevel, use sickle stone.
7. Retain square point on cutter teeth.  DO NOT ROUND CORNERS.
8. Apply rust inhibitor to tool head.  Local cache option for painting tool head.  Black paint only.
9. Smooth handle with fine sandpaper
10. Oil cutting edge.

C. Testing for Performance

• ​none

D. Repackaging

1. Sheath with NFES #001854 McLeod sheath.
2. Package 10 each in carton NFES #000305 (56” X 20” X 11”).