TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014
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WELDING EQUIPMENT (EXOTHERMIC CUTTER) OPERATION, IF EQUIPPED
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Adjustable wrench, 15 in. long
(WP 0132, Table 2, Item 88)
Compressed oxygen gas cylinder
(WP 0132, Table 1, Item 38)
Welding torch, exothermic cutter
(WP 0132, Table 2, Item 61)
Materials/Parts
Exothermic rod, 1/4 in. diameter
(WP 0134, Table 1, Item 58)
Exothermic rod, 3/8 in. diameter
(WP 0134, Table 1, Item 59)
WARNING
•
Oxygen gas is stored under extremely high pressure. Ensure protective cap is in
place when cylinder is not in use. High pressure oxygen may explode. Failure to
comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or damage to equipment.
•
To reduce the risk of injury in the unlikely event of a regulator failure, never stand
directly in front of or directly behind the oxygen regulator while opening the oxygen
cylinder valve. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
•
Always make sure the oxygen cylinder is a safe distance from the immediate work
area. To reduce the risk of injury due to an explosion, never let spark or molten
material come in contact with the oxygen. Failure to comply may result in
personnel death or injury.
•
Always use a #5 shade welding filter lens when cutting or observing cutting to
protect eyes from arc rays. Always wear safety glasses with side shields when in
welding area to protect from spark. Always keep head away from fumes plume.
Welding fumes and gases may be hazardous to personnel health.
•
Never lay cutter on top of the work or place it where it can accidentally contact the
work or ground or other metal that contact the work or ground. Electric arc or
overheating may result in shock or fire hazard.
•
Always insulate personnel from the work and ground using dry insulation large
enough to cover the full area of physical contact with work and ground. Failure to
comply may result in personnel death or injury.
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