Make sure that all 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 visible. 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 Cat dealer can provide new safety messages.
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| Illustration 1 | g03583060 |
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| Illustration 2 | g06054297 |
This safety message is located in the cab on the right side window. This safety message is also on the engine.
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| Illustration 3 | g01370904 |
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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 Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
This safety message is located in the cab on the right side window.
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| Illustration 4 | g01382703 |
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Crushing Hazard! Certain machine front linkage combinations (boom, stick, quick coupler, work tool) may require keeping the work tool away from the cab during operation. Personal injury or death may result if the work tool contacts the cab during operation. |
This safety message is located in the cab on the right side window.
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| Illustration 5 | g01374048 |
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The impact from objects that strike the front of the cab or the top of the cab could result in a crushing hazard with the potential for personal injury or death. The front guard and the top guard should be installed on the cab for applications where the hazard of falling objects exist. Read the Operation and Maintenance Manual. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Guards" for further information.
This safety message is located in the cab on the right side window.
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| Illustration 6 | g01370908 |
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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. |
If equipped, this safety message is located in the cab on the right side window.
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| Illustration 7 | g01370917 |
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This machine is equipped with a Caterpillar Product Link communication device. When electric detonators are used, this communication device should be deactivated within In cases where the type of Product Link module cannot be identified, Caterpillar recommends that the device be disabled no less than |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Product Link" for further information.
This safety message is located in the cab on the right side window.
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| Illustration 8 | g01374045 |
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Electrocution Hazard! Keep the machine and attachments a safe distance from electrical power. Stay clear 3 m (10 ft) plus twice the line insulator length. Read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions and warnings will cause serious injury or death |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Specifications" for further information.
This safety message is located in the rear of the cab.
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| Illustration 9 | g02061339 |
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Personal injury can result if the window is not latched in the overhead position; ensure the auto lock is engaged. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Window (Front)" for further information.
This safety message is located next to the cooling system pressure cap.
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| Illustration 10 | g01371640 |
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Pressurized system! Hot coolant can cause serious burns, injury or death. To open the cooling system filler cap, stop the engine and wait until the cooling system components are cool. Loosen the cooling system pressure cap slowly in order to relieve the pressure. Read and understand the Operation and Maintenance Manual before performing any cooling system maintenance. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant Level - Check" for further information.
This message is on the radiator housing and near the radiator cap.
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| Illustration 11 | g01372256 |
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Engine hood and engine hood parts can be hot while engine is running or immediately after engine shutdown. Hot parts or hot components can cause burns or personal injury. Do not allow these parts to contact your skin, when engine is running or immediately after engine shutdown. Use protective clothing or protective equipment to protect your skin. |
This safety message is located near the engine fan.
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| Illustration 12 | g01385578 |
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Cutting Hazard! Keep hands clear of fan while engine is running. May cause serious injury or death. |
This safety message is located near the reversing fan.
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| Illustration 13 | g01404266 |
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During operation of the reversing fan, flying debris could be discharged from the machine which could result in personal injury or death. Stay clear of the reversing fan discharge area during reversing fan operation. |
This safety message is on the side of the engine near the belt.
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| Illustration 14 | g03583264 |
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Entanglement hazard exists. Entanglement could cause serious injury or death. Keep hands away from the engine while in operation. Shut off the engine and allow the engine to come to a stop before working on any equipment. |
This warning label is on both sides of each stabilizer.
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| Illustration 15 | g03788838 |
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A crushing hazard exists when raising or lowering the stabilizers. Ensure that personnel stand clear when the stabilizers are being raised or lowered. Operating the stabilizers when personnel are nearby could result in personal injury or death. |
This warning label is on each side of the counterweight.
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| Illustration 16 | g01374060 |
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Machine swings. Stay back. Crushing hazard could cause serious injury or death. |
This safety message is on both sides of the stick.
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| Illustration 17 | g03333428 |
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A crushing hazard exists when the stick and boom are in motion and when the machine is being used in object handling applications. Failure to stay clear of the stick and boom when the machine is in operation can result in personal injury or death. Stay clear of the stick and boom when the machine is in operation. |
if equipped, this safety message is on the generator control panel. This safety message is also on each side of the stick near the magnet.
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| Illustration 18 | g03333434 |
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DANGER: Shock/Electrocution Hazard - Do not operate this equipment or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Service Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings will result in serious injury or death. |
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Before servicing, turn generator disconnect switch to the OFF position. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. |
This warning is on the left side of the machine.
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| Illustration 19 | g01372254 |
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Explosion hazard! Do not use ether! This machine is equipped with an air inlet heater. Using ether can create explosions or fires that can cause personal injury or death. Read and follow the starting procedure in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Starting" for the proper starting procedure.
This warning is located near the auxiliary start receptacles and near the battery.
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| Illustration 20 | g01370909 |
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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. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the correct jump starting procedure. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Starting with Jump Start Cables" for further information.