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There are several specific safety messages on this machine. The exact location of the hazards and the description of the hazards are reviewed in this section. Please become familiarized with all safety messages.
Make sure that all of the safety messages are legible. Clean the safety messages or replace the safety messages if you cannot read the words. Replace the illustrations if the illustrations are not legible. When you clean the safety messages, use a cloth, water and soap. Do not use solvent, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals to clean the safety messages. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the safety message. Loose adhesive will allow the safety message to fall.
Replace any safety message that is damaged, or missing. If a safety message is attached to a part that is replaced, install a safety message on the replacement part. Any Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety messages.
Do Not Operate (1)
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This safety message is located under the engine start switch.
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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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No Ether In Air Inlet (2)
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This safety message is located on the air filter cover.
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If equipped with an air inlet heater (AIH) for cold weather starting, do not use aerosal types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and personal injury. |
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Proper Connections for Jump Start Cables (3)
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This safety message is located on the inside of the door for the battery compartment.
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Explosion Hazard! Improper jumper cable connections can cause an explosion resulting in serious injury or death. Batteries may be located in separate compartments. When using jump start cables, always connect the positive (+) cable from the source to the positive (+) terminal of the battery that is connected to the starter solenoid. Connect the negative (−) cable from the source to the negative (−) terminal of the starter. If the machine is not equipped with a starter negative terminal, connect the negative (−) cable to the engine block. Follow the procedure in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. |
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ROPS (4)
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This safety message is located on the cab next to the left side door.
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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 a Caterpillar dealer to determine this structure's limitations without voiding its certification. |
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Crush Hazard (5)
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This safety message is located on the boom above the boom foot pin.
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Crushing Hazard! Stay back a safe distance. There is no clearance for a person in this area when the machine turns. Failure to follow these instructions could cause serious injury or death. |
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No Exit (6)
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This safety message is located on the back of the cab.
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Crush hazard; This is not an entrance or exit. Stay clear of this area when the machine is operating. Start and operate the backhoe from the operator seat only. Failure to follow these warnings could result in injury or death. |
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Brace The Lift Cylinder (7)
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This safety message is located on the brace for the loader lift arm.
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When performing any work underneath a raised loader lift arm, the loader lift arm brace must be in place. Install the loader lift arm brace as follows.
Failure to follow this procedure can result in death or serious injury if the loader arms are accidentally lowered. |
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Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lift Cylinder Brace - Connect and Disconnect" for more information.
Pressurized System (8)
This safety message is located on the cooling system filler cap.
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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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High Cylinder Pressure (9)
This safety message is located on both sides of the boom near the connection with the stick.
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High Pressure Cylinder. Failure to read and follow these instructions can cause rapidly discharging gas and/or hydraulic fluid which can result in death, personal injury and property damage. |
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Seat Belt (10)
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This safety message is located above the engine start switch.
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A seat belt should be worn at all times during machine operation to prevent serious injury or death in the event of an accident or machine overturn. Failure to wear a seat belt during machine operation may result in serious injury or death. |
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High Pressure Accumulator (11)
This safety message is located next to the accumulator if the machine is equipped with the option for ride control. The accumulator is located behind the battery box.
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Hydraulic accumulator contains gas and oil under high pressure. Improper removal or repair procedures could cause severe injury. To remove or repair, instructions in the service manual must be followed. Special equipment is required for testing and charging. |
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Product Link (12) (If Equipped)
This safety message is located in the front of the cab on the left post.
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This machine is equipped with a Caterpillar Product Link communication device which must be deactivated within 12 m (40 ft) of a blast zone. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. |
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