WARNING AND FIRST AID DATA

TM 55-2840-254-23

WARNING AND FIRST AID DATA

Warnings, cautions and notes emphasize important and critical instructions. They are defined as follows:

An operating procedure or practice which, if not correctly followed,

will result in personnel injury or loss of life.

An operating procedure or practice which, if not strictly observed,

will result in damage or destruction of equipment.

NOTE

An operating procedure or condition which it is essential to highlight.

Personnel performing instructions involving operations, procedures, materials, and practices which are in-

cluded or implied in this technical manual shall observe the following instructions. Disregard of these

warnings and precautionary information can cause serious injury or death. Refer to FM 21-11 for first aid

data to treat injuries resulting from working on the engine.

Fuels

Turbine fuels are very flammable. They may cause drying and

irritation of skin or eyes.

Handle only in well-ventilated areas away from heat and open flame.

Drain and store in approved metal safety containers.

Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with, skin and do not take

internally.

Wash contacted area of skin thoroughly after handling. If irritation

of skin results, get medical attention. Get medical attention for eyes.