TM 55-1680-316-10
2-36. SAW (Figures 1-3, 1-4, item 14)
Do not exert heavy pressure or put the blade in a
bind. This may cause the blade to bend or break.
When using the saw, keep the blade taut by pulling on one arm and
the other arm pulls the blade for cutting. Then reverse arm action.
Use short strokes and only as many as necessary. The saw may
also be attached to a suitable tree limb, acting as a bow, thereby
keeping the blade taut and using the tree limb as a handle.
2-37. SLEEPING BAG, SRU.15/P— COLD
CLIMATE (Figure 1-4, item 16)
The sleeping bag, Type SRU-15/P, is pressure packed in a
waterproof fiberglass container. The container joining seam is
sealed with nylon tape. To remove the sleeping bag from the
container, begin by unscrewing and removing the wing nut from the
bolt in the center of the container. Some containers have a metal
rod attached to one side of the container. Use this rod to loosen
and remove the wing nut. Upon removal of the wing
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