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 new safety message on the replacement part. Any Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety messages.
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| Illustration 1 | g00492021 |
This safety message is located on the cab or on the canopy above the operator's seat.
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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 any Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. For machines equipped with quick coupler, improper attachment of work tools could result in injury or death. Do not operate this machine until you have positive indication that the coupler pins are fully engaged. Follow recommended procedure in Operation and Maintenance Manual. Securely fasten radio (if equipped) and all loose items such as lunch boxes or tools. Failure to do so could allow items to shift position during rough machine operation or tip over and result in injury. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for specific fastening and latching requirements. Do not spray ether into the air intake. This machine is equipped with glow plugs. Severe injury or death may occur from an explosion. |
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| Illustration 2 | g01045861 |
This safety message is located inside the top front of the cab or on the canopy on the right side.
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| Illustration 3 | g01060058 |
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Operation of the machine on a slope could result in a tipping hazard which could cause serious injury or death. The machine can tip on slopes that are greater than 10 degrees to 15 degrees. All ground personnel should maintain a distance of 5 meters from the machine when the machine is in operation. Read the Operation and Maintenance Manual. |
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| Illustration 4 | g01045039 |
This safety message is located on the frame on both sides of the boom.
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Stay clear of this area when machine is operating. You can be crushed by swinging boom. |
Lifting and Tying Down the Machine
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| Illustration 5 | g01045242 |
This safety message is located on the front left side of the machine.
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Before lifting or tying down this machine, consult Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Transportation Information" for instructions and for calculation of machine mass. Do not use the mass that is stamped on the CE plate for lifting or tying down purposes. Failure to heed this caution could result in injury or property damage. |
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| Illustration 6 | g00493813 |
This safety message is located on the inside of the hood above 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. |
Starting with Jump Start Cables
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| Illustration 7 | g00493814 |
This safety message is located on the inside of the hood above the engine air cleaner.
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Improper jumper cable connections can cause explosion resulting in personal injury. When using jumper cables, always connect positive(+) cable to positive(+) terminal of battery connected to starter solenoid and negative(-) cable from external source to engine block or frame. Follow procedure in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. |
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| Illustration 8 | g00493815 |
This safety message is located on the inside surface of the access plate for the track adjuster.
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| Illustration 9 | g00100742 |
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High Pressure Cylinder. Do not remove any parts from the cylinder until all of the pressure has been relieved. This will prevent possible personal injury or death. |
See the Operation and Maintenance Manual , "Track Adjustment - Adjust" information for your product.
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| Illustration 10 | g01052649 |
This safety message is located on the left console.
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Know the maximum height and reach of your machine. Serious injury or death by electrocution can occur if machine, work tools, or attachments are not kept a safe distance from electrical power lines. Keep distance at least |
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| Illustration 11 | g00509016 |
This safety message is located on the rear of the cab or on the canopy above the hood.
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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. |
Do Not Weld or Drill on the ROPS
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| Illustration 12 | g01045831 |
This safety message is located on the rear of the cab or on the canopy above the hood.
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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. This will void the certification. Consult a Caterpillar dealer to determine this structure's limitations without voiding its certification. |
Joystick Control Selector (If Equipped)
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| Illustration 13 | g01045054 |
This safety message is located inside the top front of the cab or canopy on the left side.
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Check if control pattern 1 (Standard) or control pattern 2 (Alternate) is selected before operating the machine. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to understand control functions could result in injury or death. |
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| Illustration 14 | g00657155 |
The safety message is located on the left hand mounting plate of the engine access door.
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Accumulator may contain high pressure oil. Do not service the accumulator or any hydraulic lines until all of the pressure has been relieved. See the Service Manual for proper procedures. Failure to heed this warning could result in injury or death. |
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| Illustration 15 | g00671491 |
This safety message is located on the air cleaner housing.
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Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and personal injury. |