TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
TM-9-2350-256-10 - Page 283 of 796
OPERATING EXOTHERMIC CUTTER - Continued
WARNING
•
Always protect yourself from spark and splatter burns. Do not operate the torch
without the leather shield in place. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury.
•
Do not touch a used rod, the target material, or work surface with a bare hand until
objects have cooled. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury.
CAUTION
Never let the exothermic rod burn down into the torch. Always release the oxygen lever to
extinguish the torch while there are at least 2 in. (5.08 cm) of rod remaining. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment.
4.
Point rod (Figure 6, Item 3) away from body.
5.
Start flow of oxygen by lightly squeezing oxygen control lever on torch (Figure 6, Item 2).
6.
Bring striker plate (Figure 6, Item 1) into contact with end of rod (Figure 6, Item 3).
7.
While holding rod (Figure 6, Item 3) at a 45-degree angle to striker plate (Figure 6, Item 1), slowly pull rod
across striker plate.
8.
Rod sparking indicates ignition. Approximately 1 to 2 seconds of contact is required for ignition.
9.
Maintain slight pressure on oxygen lever on torch (Figure 6, Item 2) to ensure complete ignition.
10.
Lift rod (Figure 6, Item 3) from striker plate (Figure 6, Item 1) and bring to target material.
11.
Place striker plate (Figure 6, Item 1) in a safe location away from work area.
Figure 6.
Ignition.
12.
Commence piercing, cutting, or gouging.
END OF TASK
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