This method covers practices for obtain- ing samples representative of production lots or shipments of lubricating greases or of soft waxes or soft bitumens similar to grease in consistency. This procedure is quite general because a wide variety of conditions are often encountered, and the procedure may have to be modified to meet individual speci- fications. Proceed in accordance with Sections 6 and 7,particularly those paragraphs pertaining to precautions, care
and cleanliness, except where they conflict with instructions given in this section