Portable Flame Thrower M2-2

by United States. War Department

Fig 18. Tank group adjusted on firer.

19. CARRYING THE TANK GROUP.

The tanks are supported on the firer’s back and secured to it by two shoulder straps and two pairs of body straps. ([Fig 18]) The straps may be adjusted by the buckles to fit the operator. The shoulder straps pass over the shoulders and under the arm pits; the lower body straps are clasped tightly in front of the body; and the upper body straps are clasped across the chest to prevent the shoulder straps from slipping and the tank group from rolling off the back. Adjustments to the various straps should be made until the unit is carried with the bottom of the fuel tanks at the small of the operator’s back. The tank group should fit snugly so that it does not shift if the operator changes position quickly.

20. CARRYING THE GUN.

Fig 19. Carrying the gun, with hands in position to fire.

The procedure for carrying the gun is as follows:

a. Carry the gun with the hose at the right side. ([Fig 19])

b. Grasp the valve grip with the right hand and the front grip with the left hand, being careful not to operate the controls until ready to fire.