Figure 5-4. Proper position for M crimping blasting cap

TM 9-1300-277

j. Extend arms, point cap out and away from body

(fig. 5-4), and crimp cap at a point 1/8 to 1/4 inch from

WHEN CRIMPING A CAP DO NOT POINT CAP

open end

TOWARD OTHER PERSONNEL OR EXPLOSIVES.

k. Attach fuse igniter as follows:

(1) M2.

(a) Slide fuse retainer over end of fuse

and seat firmly.

(b) Waterproof joint between fuse and

igniter, if necessary, by applying sealing compound.

(2) M60.

(a) Unscrew fuse holder cap two or

three turns.

(b) Press shipping plug into igniter to

release split collet and rotate plug as it is removed.

Figure 5-4. Proper position for M crimping blasting

cap.

until fuse rests against primer base.

Figure 5-5. Deleted.

(d) Tighten cap sufficiently to hold fuse

in place, thus waterproofing joint.

1. Priming with or without priming adapter is as

follows:

(1) With priming adapter (fig. 5-6).

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