TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-10 WARNING SUMMARY (cont) WARNING Use extreme caution AT ALL TIMES when handling DS2. DS2 is a combustible solution. Severe chemical burns can result is personnel fail to observe all safety precautions. DS2 can damage eyes and skin, and if inhaled, can cause illness. DS2 can damage the NBC protective overgarment. Long term contact with DS2 (about 24 hours) can damage the NBC protective gloves, hood, and overboots. To avoid injury: Wear protective NBC clothing including mask, hood, and rubber gloves AT ALL TIMES when handling DS2 in a contaminated environment. If available, wear M2 Toxicological Agent Protective Apron. In extreme cold temperatures, wear rubber gloves INSIDE arctic mittens. Change mittens if they become soaked with DS2 since DS2 can damage rubber gloves. DO NOT allow DS2 to spray on personnel. DO NOT allow DS2 to spray on clothing. DO NOT allow DS2 on hot exhaust, hot surfaces or open flames as it can cause fire. DO NOT use DS2 to decontaminate personnel. It is harmful to the skin and eyes. DO NOT inhale DS2 fumes, you may start coughing and become ill. DO NOT use the M13 DAP if the container is damaged or leaking. DO NOT use the DS2 filled, green painted container for training. DS2 makes surfaces slippery; use caution to avoid falling. Keep fluid container on the same level as operator is standing as it can tip over and cause injury. M13 DAP filled with DS2 weights 54 lbs (24.5 kg). Be careful to avoid injury when lifting it 4 feet (1.2 m) or higher. WARNING Carrier may move and result in injury or death, or damage to carrier. Before hooking up a tow bar or disconnecting the drive shafts to the final drives, block the carrier with blocks so that it cannot move. j