TM-9-2320-273-10
TRUCK, TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2012
TM-9-2320-273-10 - Page 226 of 452
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
WARNING
Contact with fire extinguisher chemicals may cause skin
irritation. Use caution while discharging chemicals. Do not
spray on or at any personnel. Use chemical resistant gloves.
In case of skin contact, remove any contaminated clothing
and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse. Eye contact may cause
irritation, tearing, or blurring of vision. Use face shield or
goggles when eye contact may occur. In case of eye contact,
flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15
minutes or until irritation subsides. Inhalation may cause
irritation to upper respiratory passages. DO NOT have food
or drink in the vicinity. Failure to comply may result in
injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the
event of an injury.
To operate:
1. Remove extinguisher from bracket located at rear of tool box to left of passenger
seat.
2. Hold extinguisher upright. Point nozzle toward base of fire and pull safety pin.
3. Press top lever, discharging chemical at base of fire. Use side-to-side motion.
4. After using fire extinguisher, notify Field Maintenance that a replacement for used
extinguisher is necessary.
END OF TASK
Figure 6. Fire Extinguisher.
SAFETY PIN
LEVER
EXTINGUISHER
NOZZLE
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