WARNING SUMMARY (cont.)

TM 9-2510-247-13&P

WARNING

HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL

When servicing this equipment, performing maintenance, or disposing of materials such as engine coolant,

transmission fluid, lubricants, battery acids or batteries, and CARC paint, consult your Unit/Local Hazardous

Waste Disposal Center or safety office for local regulatory guidance. If further information is needed, please

contact the Army Environmental Hotline at 1-800-872-3845. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to

personnel.

WARNING

BATTERIES

Wear safety glasses or goggles when checking batteries. Always check electrolyte level with engine stopped.

Do not smoke or use exposed flame when checking battery; explosive gases are present and severe injury or

death to personnel can result.

Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely harmful. Always wear safety goggles and rubber gloves, and do not smoke

when performing maintenance on batteries. Injury will result if acid contacts skin or eyes. Wear rubber apron

to prevent clothing being damaged. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.

Remove all jewelry such as rings, ID tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry contacts battery terminal, a direct short

may result in instant heating of tools, damage to equipment, and injury or death to personnel.

Battery box is not a step. Stepping on battery box can cause it to swivel, causing injury or death to personnel.

WARNING

CARC PAINT

CARC paint contains isocyanate (HDI) which is highly irritating to skin and respiratory system. High concentrations

of HDI can produce symptoms of itching and reddening of skin, a burning sensation in throat and nose and

watering of the eyes. In extreme concentrations, HDI can cause cough, shortness of breath, pain during respiration,

increased sputum production, and chest tightness. The following precautions must be taken whenever using

CARC paint:

ALWAYS use air line respirators when using CARC paint unless air sampling

shows exposure to be below standards. Use chemical cartridge respirator

if air sampling is below standards.