TM-9-2320-338-10
TRUCK, CARGO, 8X8, M977A4
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2008
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through hands. Frayed cables can cut. Never operate winch with less
than five wraps of cable on winch drum. Failure to comply may result
in injury or death to personnel.
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When using crane on any vehicle, park vehicle clear of all overhead
power lines. Do not operate crane near overhead power lines. Failure
to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
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Boom has a 370 degree rotation and is mechanically stopped at five
degrees on either side of the left outrigger beam. Swing operations
must be slowed no later than 15 degrees prior to contacting the stop.
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Keep boom clear of electrical powerlines and other obstacles. Do not
operate crane near overhead powerlines. Failure to comply will result
in death to personnel.
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Avoid quick, jerking, winch operation. Keep other personnel well
away from vehicles involved in winching operations. A snapped cable
or shifting load can cause serious injury or death.
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If possible, keep one hand away from equipment to reduce the hazard
of current flowing through vital organs of the body.
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Keep fingers clear of top of lift-hook. Failure to comply could result in
personnel injury.
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE (EXHAUST GAS) CAN CAUSE DEATH
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Carbon monoxide does not have color or smell and can cause death.
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Breathing air with carbon monoxide produces symptoms of
headache, dizziness, loss of muscular control, a sleepy feeling and
coma. Brain damage or death can result from heavy exposure.
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Carbon monoxide is in exhaust fumes of fuel-burning heaters and
internal combustion engines.
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Carbon monoxide can become dangerously concentrated under
conditions of no ventilation.
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Precautions must be followed to ensure crew safety when the
personnel heater or engine of any vehicle is operated for any
purpose. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
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