TM-5-3895-372-20
CONCRETE-MOBILE MIXER BODY M919, MODEL 8CM-24/F
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL
AUGUST 1980
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TM 5-3895-372-20
WARNING AND FIRST AID DATA
WARNING
WET CEMENT AND CONCRETE CAN CAUSE BURNS.
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING CAN BE DEADLY.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas, which, when breathed, deprives the body of oxygen and causes
suffocation.
Exposure to air contaminated with carbon monoxide produces symtoms of headache, dizziness, loss of
muscular control, apparent drowsiness, or coma.
Permanent brain damage or death can result from severe exposure.
Carbon monoxide occurs in the exhaust fumes of fuel-burning internal combustion engines and can become dangerous
under conditions of inadequate ventilation.
The following precautions must be observed to insure the safety of personnel:
DO NOT operate the engine of a vehicle in an enclosed area unless it is ADEQUATELY VENTILATED.
DO NOT idle the engine for long periods without maintaining ADEQUATE VENTILATION in the personnel
compartments and immediate area.
DO NOT operate any vehicle with inspection plates, cover plates, or engine compartment doors removed
unless it is necessary for maintenance purposes.
BE ALERT at all times during vehicle operation for exhaust odors, and exposure symptoms.
If either are
present, IMMEDIATELY VENTILATE the area.
If symptoms persist, remove affected personnel from the
area and treat as follows:
Expose to fresh air.
Keep warm.
DO NOT PERMIT EXERCISE.
If necessary, administer artificial respiration.
THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IS ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
WARNING
EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS
During normal operation the exhaust pipe and muffler can become very hot.
Be careful not to touch these components
with your bare hands.
Do not allow your body to come in contact with the pipe or muffler.
Exhaust system components
may be hot enough to cause serious bums.
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