During extended attack, a crew discovers their hand tools have accumulated heavy pitch and sap residue. Why is cleaning this residue important?
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A
Pitch adds weight that makes the tool harder to swing accurately
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B
Residue can reduce cutting efficiency and cause blades to bind in woody material
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C
Sap corrodes metal tool heads if left overnight
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D
Pitch-covered tools are harder to tag and track in tool inventory