TM9-1375-213-12
for specific operations. It consists of a rectangular can-
exploder. Sample data appearing on nameplates are as
vas receptacle with web shoulder and adjusting straps.
follows:
d. Blasting Machines. Blasting machines (fig.
(10-CAP DIXSON MACHINE)
1-40.1) are used to
provide the electric energy needed
U.S. ARMY
in electric blasting operations. The family of blasting
10-CAP BLASTING MACHINE
machines includes six models which derive their power
CAPACITY
directly from a shunt-wound dc generator and two
10 ELECTRIC BLASTING CAPS WITH 30
blasting machines (M32 and M34) which derive their
FOOT COPPER LEG WIRES IN SERIES
FIRING INSTRUCTIONS
charge output circuit. All machines except the M32
CONNECT EXTERNAL CIRCUIT TO BINDING
and M34 have a leather strap. Each generator-type ma-
POSTS: TWIST HANDLE VIGOROUSLY TO
chine has a brass nameplate containing pertinent data,
THE RIGHT.
whereas the M32 and M34 have identifying nomencla-
CAUTION
ture molded on the body of the machine. The M32 is a
THIS MACHINE MAY LOSE CAPACITY
light weight hand operated electric generator capable
TEMPORARILY. TO RESTORE: DISCONNECT
of initiating 10 M6 electric blasting caps. The M34 is
LEAD WIRES, TWIST HANDLE VIGOROUSLY
similar to the M32 but is capable of initiating 50 M6
A FEW TIMES.
electric blasting caps. The term used in many NATO
SERIAL NO.: 1485
countries for blasting machine is exploder or dynamo
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