OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SERVICE UPON R E C E I P T OF MATERIEL
9. Services
7. GeneraI
Upon receipt of materiel, the operations
a. W h e n a n e w , u s e d , o r r e c o n d i t i o n e d
described in a through d below shall be
compass M2 is first received by the using
performed to place the compass into op-
organization it is the responsibility of the
erating condition.
officer in charge to determine whether the
materiel is in condition to perform its
a. O p e n t h e s e a l e d c o n t a i n e r a n d r e m o v e
the contents consisting of compass M2,
function.
b. M a k e a r e c o r d o f a n y m i s s i n g p a r t s
c a r r ying case M19 and TM 9-1290-
or equipment and of any malfunctions.
333-15.
Correct any
deficiencies
as
quickly
as
b. O p e n a n d c l o s e t h e c o v e r t o d e t e r m i n e
possible.
if the hinge friction is uniform throughout
its full movement.
8. Duties
c. U n f o l d a n d f o l d t h e s i g h t s . T h e s i g h t s
and arm hinges shall have friction com-
The organizational mechanic performs
parable to that of the cover.
the inspection to determine whether the
d. The
mirror
and
window
should
be
materiel is in condition to perform its
firm enough to resist turning in their
assigned mission. It is the duty of the op-
seats under medium thumb pressure.
erator to assist the organizational me-
chanic in the performance of these
Note. Stow TM 9-1290-333-15 inside
container
with compass M2 when not in use.
services.
Section II. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
10. General
This section contains instructions for the
a. Setting Up.
proper case of the materiel and prepara-
(1) Remove carrying case M19 with
tion for operation. Every organization
c o m p a s s M 2 f r o m stowed position.
equipped with this compass must thor-
(2) Remove compass from carrying
oughly train its personnel in the proce-
case.
dures for its operation.
b. Inspection.
(1) General. W h e n e v e r i n a c c u r a c i e s ,
11. Care in Handling
maladjustments, or other condi-
tions affecting serviceability are
a. Compass M2 will not stand rough
disclosed by the inspection pre-
handling or abuse. Inaccuracy or breakage
scribed in table I, the necessary
will result from mistreatment. Any in-
corrective action should be taken
strument that is functioning inaccurately
if the maintenance required is
or that contains damaged parts must be
within the scope of the using or-
brought to the attention of organizational
ganization. If the maintenance re-
maintenance personnel for disposition.
b. Men not in use, keep the compass
quired is beyond the scope of the
using organization, the condition
within the carrying case so that it is pro-
should be referred to the organiza-
tected from dust and moisture.
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