Make sure that all of the safety signs are legible. Clean the safety signs or replace the safety signs if you cannot read the words. Replace the illustrations if the illustrations are not legible. When you clean the safety signs, use a cloth, water and soap. Do not use solvent, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals to clean the safety signs. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the safety sign. Loose adhesive will allow the safety sign to fall.
Replace any safety sign that is damaged, or missing. If a safety sign is attached to a part that is replaced, install a safety sign on the replacement part. Any Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety signs.
Do Not Operate
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This safety label is located in the operator station.
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| Illustration 3 | g00891950 |
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Do not operate or work on this machine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact your Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
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Do Not Weld the ROPS/FOPS
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| Illustration 4 | g00950044 |
This safety label is located on the right side of the operator station ROPS/FOPS.
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| Illustration 5 | g00892002 |
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Structural damage, an overturn, modification, alteration, or improper repair can impair this structure's protection capability thereby voiding this certification. Do not weld on or drill holes in the structure. Consult an Elphinstone dealer to determine this structure's limitations without voiding its certification. |
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Rollover and Falling Object Protective Structure Certification
This structure, when properly installed on a machine which is not altered to exceed the certification test weight meets, at the time of installation, criteria established by: C.S.A B352-1990, SAEJ231-1981, SAEJ1040-1994, ISO 3449-1992, AS2294-1997 FOPS LEVEL II, AS2294-1997 ROPS, ISO 3471/1-1994.
No Clearance
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| Illustration 6 | g00944567 |
This safety label is located on both sides of the machine articulating hitch.
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| Illustration 7 | g00892055 |
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No clearance for person in this area when machine turns. Severe injury or death from crushing could occur. Connect steering frame lock between front and rear frames before lifting, transporting, or servicing machine in articulation area. Disconnect lock and secure before resuming operation. |
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STIC Steering Control
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| Illustration 8 | g00950045 |
This safety label is located on the inside of the operator station door (STIC steering machines).
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| Illustration 9 | g00892146 |
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Use grab handle not STIC control when entering or leaving operator's station. Severe injury or death may be caused by crushing when machine turns |
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Wheel Steering Control
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| Illustration 10 | g00944564 |
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This safety label is located on the inside of the operator station door (wheel steering machines).
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| Illustration 11 | g00892173 |
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Use grab handle not steering wheel when entering or leaving operator's station. Severe injury or death may be caused by crushing when machine turns. |
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Operator Station Access
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| Illustration 12 | g00946840 |
This safety label is located on the inside of the operator station door (STIC steering machines).
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| Illustration 13 | g00892207 |
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No clearance for person in operator's station access area when machine turns. Severe injury or death from crushing could occur. Engage transmission/primary steering lock before leaving the operator's station. |
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Bucket Control Group
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| Illustration 14 | g00944570 |
This safety label is located on both sides of the lift arm.
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| Illustration 15 | g00892335 |
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No clearance for person in this area when bucket control group lowers. Severe injury or death from crushing could occur. Install bucket control group safety pins before servicing machine in this area. Remove safety pins and secure before resuming operation. |
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High Pressure Cylinder (Ride Control)
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| Illustration 16 | g00945310 |
This safety label is located on the front frame near the ride control accumulator (if equipped).
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| Illustration 17 | g00892476 |
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High Pressure Cylinder! Do not remove any valve, hydraulic fitting, or valve core, nor disassemble any parts until pressure has been relieved, or personal injury may occur. To relieve pressure:
Charge the cylinder with dry nitrogen gas. See your Caterpillar dealer for tools and detailed information required for charging cylinders. |
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High Pressure Cylinder (Brake Accumulator)
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| Illustration 18 | g00944566 |
This safety label is located on the brake accumulator.
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| Illustration 19 | g00892403 |
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High Pressure Cylinder! Do not remove any valve, hydraulic fitting, or valve core, nor disassemble any parts until pressure has been relieved, or personal injury may occur. To relieve pressure:
Charge the cylinder with dry nitrogen gas. See your Caterpillar dealer for tools and detailed information required for charging cylinders. |
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Unit Injectors
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| Illustration 20 | g00944571 |
This safety label is located on both sides of the engine valve cover base.
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| Illustration 21 | g00892579 |
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Electrical Shock Hazard. Unit Injector System. 90 - 120 Volts. |
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Batteries
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| Illustration 22 | g00944569 |
This safety label is located on the right side above the battery compartment.
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| Illustration 23 | g00892563 |
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IMPROPER JUMPER CABLE CONNECTIONS CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. BATTERIES MAY BE LOCATED IN SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS. WHEN USING JUMPER CABLES, ALWAYS CONNECT POSITIVE (+) CABLE TO POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL OF BATTERY CONNECTED TO STARTER SOLENOID AND NEGATIVE (-) CABLE FROM EXTERNAL SOURCE TO STARTER NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL (IF MACHINE NOT EQUIPPED WITH STARTER NEGATIVE TERMINAL, CONNECT TO ENGINE BLOCK.) FOLLOW PROCEDURE IN THE OPERATION MANUAL. |
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Engine Coolant
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| Illustration 24 | g00950046 |
This safety label is located near the cooling system pressure cap.
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| Illustration 25 | g00892607 |
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PRESSURIZED SYSTEM: HOT COOLANT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURN. TO OPEN CAP, STOP ENGINE, WAIT UNTIL RADIATOR IS COOL. THEN LOOSEN CAP SLOWLY TO RELIEVE THE PRESSURE. |
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Compressed Spring
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| Illustration 26 | g00946833 |
This safety label is located on the brake release cylinder (if equipped).
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| Illustration 27 | g00100414 |
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Personal injury can result from spring force released when removing cap screws. Internal spring force will be released when cylinder assembly cap screws are removed causing injury. Always restrain cover as cap screws are loosened. Follow the established procedure in the Service Manual to service these parts. |
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Recovery Hook
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| Illustration 28 | g00946834 |
This safety label is located next to the recovery hook (if equipped).
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| Illustration 29 | g00946835 |
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Do not use this recovery device for towing other machines or equipment. Use of this hook may disengage the parking/secondary brake. Personal injury or death from run over could result. Marked tow devices should be used to tow other machines. |
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