TM-9-2350-277-40&P Sustainment Maintenance Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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This warning summary contains general safety warnings and hazardous materials warnings that must be understood and applied during operation and maintenance of this equipment. Failure to observe these precautions could result in serious injury or death to personnel. Also included are explanations of safety and hazardous materials icons used within the technical manual. FIRST AID For first aid information, see FM 4-25.11. For hazardous materials, refer to the label and/or Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). EXPLANATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ICONS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WARNINGS EXPLOSION – Rapidly expanding symbol shows that the material may explode if subjected to high temperatures, sources of ignition or high pressure. EYE PROTECTION – Person with goggles shows that the material will injure the eyes. FIRE – Flame shows that a material may ignite and cause burns. VAPOR – Human figure in a cloud shows that material vapors present a danger or life or health. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DESCRIPTION WARNING EXPLOSION Improper disposal of magnesium can cause a fire or explosion. Do not expose magnesium to high temperatures. Let magnesium dry before placing in sealed metal containers. Label containers and ship to a Class 1 hazardous waste disposal site. Fuel fumes can explode and burn you. Before welding: Drain all fuel. Disconnect and cap all fuel and vent lines. Purge fuel residue and fumes by steam cleaning. Purge air from fuel tank with Carbon Dioxide (CO2). TM 9-2350-277-40&P WARNING SUMMARY a