TM-9-2350-358-BD
HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A6
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MARCH 1994
TM-9-2350-358-BD - Page 6 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
WARNING
DRY-CLEANING SOLVENT
Dry-cleaning solvent (PD-680) used to clean parts, is toxic and flammable.
Wear protective goggles and gloves and use
only in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes.
Do not breathe vapors.
Do not use near open
flame or excessive heat.
Do not smoke when using solvent.
Failure to do so could cause SERIOUS INJURY.
If you
become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air immediately, and if necessary, get medical attention.
If contact
with skin or clothes is made, flush thoroughly with water.
If the solvent contacts your eyes, wash with water immediately,
and obtain medical aid (ref FM 21-11).
WARNING
FLAMMABLE
Battery gases can explode.
Do not smoke, have an open flame, or create sparks around a battery, especially if the caps
are off.
SEVERE INJURY may result if you fall to heed this warning.
Seek medical aid immediately should explosion
occur (ref FM 21-11).
WARNING
BURN HAZARD
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing, and remove all
metal or jewelry.
If battery electrolyte is spilled, stop its burning effects immediately (ref FM 21-11).
WARNING
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Be certain MASTER power switch Is off when working on the electrical system to prevent injury due to electrical shock (ref
FM 21-11)
WARNING
NBC HAZARD
If Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) exposure is suspected, all air filter media must be handled by personnel wearing full
NBC protective equipment (ref FM 21-11).
e
Back to Top
