TM-5-5420-202-10
LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2009
TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 12 of 535
TM 5-5420-202-10
WARNING SUMMARY - CONTINUED
WARNING
Discharging of grenades could occur if grenades are present in dischargers. Ensure
grenades are not present in grenade dischargers to prevent injury by accidental
discharge. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury or death.
WARNING
Smoke grenades contain red phosphorous (RP) and are explosive. If grenades are
dropped, heated, thrown, tumbled, or dragged, an explosion may result. Follow
standard weapon-loading procedures when handling and loading smoke grenades.
Haveamanned f re extinguisher handy. Do not allow f ames or sparks within area
while stowing ammunition. Disassembly of ammunition is not authorized. Failure to
comply may result in personnel injury or death, or equipment damage.
WARNING
The explosive in primers and fuses is sensitive to shock and high temperatures. If
ammunition is dropped, heated, thrown, tumbled, or dragged, an explosion may result.
Ammunition-carrying explosives must be handled with care at all times. Keep ammunition
away from heaters. Disassembly of ammunition is not authorized. Failure to comply
may result in personnel injury or death, or equipment destruction.
WARNING
An explosion may occur if discharger or grenade contains sand, mud, moisture, frost,
snow, ice, grease, or other foreign matter. Before loading grenade into the discharger,
ensure each part is free of sand, mud, moisture, frost, snow, ice, grease, or other
foreign matter. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury or death.
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