If possible, make sure to have help when tackling a job like asphalt repair. If you don’t have any help or experience in working with the tools above, you should hire a contractor who can take care of the repair. 

1. Begin by cleaning the area around the pothole. Sweep away any dirt or debris that is around the area that you’re going to be working in. Avoid using any water, as this could cause further damage to the asphalt. 
2. Dig out the hole, removing any debris or rubble that is inside of it. You want to dig down beneath the sub-layer and to the dirt itself. Once you’ve done that, you can begin to work on the repair. 
3. Cut the hole out with your saw, making the edges smoother and more uniform. This will help the seal to take hold and bond with the asphalt around the pothole. It may be easier for you to square the hole or enlarge it, depending on the situation. 
4. Use the paver to apply a layer of fresh, hot-mix asphalt. You don’t want to use cold-mix for potholes as it won’t last very long and will be a weaker patch prone to collapse or failure. 
5. Apply a layer around 1.5 inches in depth. You will then use the tamp to press down, compressing and flattening the new asphalt. Repeat this process as necessary until the top of the asphalt is even with the top of the pavement around it. 
6. Once the hole is full, make sure that the edges come together. You may have to tamp down some more to get the asphalt mix to spread out better.