TM 10-1670-251-12&P
(b)
For
cargo
loads
over
300
pounds,
maintain
continuous
manual restraint on the rope.
WARNING
For cargo loads over 400 pounds, the
operator should wear leather gloves.
2-11. Lowering Parachutist from Trees.
a.
Lower Procedure. (figures 2-12 through 2-
14)
NOTE
Assembly of the lowering device is
done prior to making a jump.
(1)
Attach governor snaphook (1) to
parachutist harness (2) and Insert
safety pin (3).
NOTE
If one riser appears to support most of
the weight, use it as the anchor point.
(2)
Pass rope snaphook (4) through “V”
formed in riser (5).
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