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Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
2-5. GENERAL This section provides step-by-step instructions for all actions necessary to operate the equipment.
WARNING
Always notify the battery executive officer before starting operations so that adequate warning
can be given operators prior to a firing exercise. Always notify the chief of any construction
project of the survey plans, in order to protect operators against injury from moving equipment
and blasting.
a. The instructions in this section are published for the information and guidance of personnel responsible for
operation of Theodolite.
b. The operator must know how to perform every operation of which the Theodolite is capable. This section gives
instructions on handling and preparation for operation of the Theodolite basic motions, adjustments, and on coordinating
the basic motions to perform the specific tasks for which the equipment is designed. Since nearly every job presents a
different problem, the operator may have to vary given procedures to fit the individual job.
2-6. ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE
CAUTION
Avoid setting up the equipment near a battery or firing site, where possible vibrations may affect
the accuracy of the equipment.
a. Unpacking Equipment. Select a location that is protected from the weather. Set the Theodolite shipping case up
off the ground on a box, table, or on the tripod shipping crate. After unpacking, do not discard the theodolite shipping
case or the tripod shipping crate and packing materials.
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