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WARNING SUMMARY

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 warnings

may result in serious injury or death to personnel.

If artiﬁcial respiration becomes necessary, refer to FM 4-25.11, First Aid, for proper procedures. Refer to

FM 4-25.11 for information on ﬁrst aid. Failure to comply may result in serious injury to personnel. Seek

medical attention in the event of an injury.

For information on ﬁrst aid, refer to FM 4-25.11. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.

EXHAUST GASES CAN KILL

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, deadly poison which, when breathed, deprives the body of oxygen

and causes suffocation. Exposure to air containing carbon monoxide produces symptoms of headache,

dizziness, loss of muscular control, apparent drowsiness, and coma. Permanent brain damage or death to

personnel can result from severe exposure. Carbon monoxide occurs in exhaust fumes of internal combustion

engines.

Carbon monoxide may become dangerously concentrated under conditions of inadequate ventilation. The

following precautions must be observed to ensure safety of personnel.

1. DO NOT operate vehicle in an enclosed area without proper ventilation.

2. BE ALERT for exhaust poisoning symptoms:

a. Headache

b. Dizziness

c. Sleepiness

d. Loss of muscular control

3. If you see another person with exhaust poisoning symptoms:

a. Remove person from area.

b. Expose to fresh air.

c. Keep person warm.

d. DO NOT permit physical exercise.

e. Administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), if necessary.

f. Notify a medic.

4. BE AWARE. The ﬁeld protective mask and ambulance Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear

(CBRN) system does not protect personnel against exhaust gas poisoning.

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