TM-9-2350-261-20-1

TM 9-2350-261-20-1

WARNING SUMMARY

This list summarizes critical WARNINGS in this manual. They are repeated here to let you know how important they are.

Study these WARNINGS carefully; they can save your life and the lives of personnel you work with.

GENERAL WARNINGS NOT FOUND IN WP PROCEDURES

The following WARNINGs are general safety statements. They are not unique to any specific procedures and, therefore, do

not appear elsewhere in this TM. All personnel operating this equipment or working near this equipment must understand and

continually observe the precautions in these WARNINGs.

WARNING

Heater and engine exhaust fumes contain deadly poisonous gases. Severe exposure can cause

death or permanent brain damage. Exhaust gases are most dangerous in places with poor

air flow.

To protect yourself and your partners, always obey the following rules:

Do not run heater or engine indoors unless you have very good air flow.

Do not idle engine for a long time unless there is very good air flow.

Do not drive carrier with any power plant access covers open or removed.

Be alert at all times. Check for the smell of exhaust fumes. If you notice any fumes, OPEN

HATCH COVERS, RAMP ACCESS DOOR, OR RAMP, RIGHT AWAY.

Exhaust gas poisoning causes dizziness, headache, loss of muscle control, sleepiness, coma,

and death. If anyone shows signs of exhaust gas poisoning, get ALL PERSONNEL out of the

carrier. Make sure they have lots of fresh air. KEEP THEM WARM, CALM, AND INACTIVE.

GET MEDICAL HELP. If anyone stops breathing, give artificial respiration. See FM 4-25.11

for first aid.

WARNING

Noises from carrier or weapons can damage hearing of personnel in carrier. All personnel in

carrier MUST WEAR DOUBLE HEARING PROTECTION when gun or carrier is operated.

Hearing protection devices must be properly worn to provide effective protection.

If DOUBLEHEARINGPROTECTIONisnotworn

,thesafelevelofnoiseexposurewillbe

exceeded in a short time. Hearing loss occurs gradually. Each noise exposure that exceeds the

ear protection guidelines below will cause a temporary hearing loss. Over time, the loss in

hearing will become permanent. Plan each day’s operation, and be sure all crew and riders

have the required ear protectors. Spare foam earplugs must be available.

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