Figure 5-6. M1A4 priming adapter with nonelectric and time blasting fuse or detonating cord

TM 9-1300-277

Figure 5-6. M1A4 priming adapter with nonelectric and time blasting fuse or detonating cord.

(a) Insert fused cap into cap well.

(a) Pull cap into adapter and insert into

cap well of explosive.

(b) Secure fuse to block, using tape or

(b) Screw adapter into place.

other available material, to prevent cap from being

withdrawn.

(2) Without priming adapter (method 1):

5-5. IGNITING FUSE OF NONELECTRIC SYSTEM

(a) Wrap a string tightly around

Fuse may be ignited using one of the following methods:

demolition block; tie securely leaving approximately six

inches of loose string on each end after making the tie.

WARNING

(b) Insert

blasting

cap

with

fuse

THE SIGNAL FOR IGNITION OF THE

attached into cap well.

FUSE M'ST BE GIVEN BY THE

INDIVIDUAL IN CHARGE AND ONLY

AFTER ALL OTHER PERSONNEL IN

prevent blasting cap from being withdrawn from block.

TIE VICINITY ARE PROTECTED OR

HAVE REACHED A SAFE DISTANCE.

(3) Without priming adapter (method 2):

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