325C Excavator Caterpillar


Safety Messages

Usage:

325C BKW
There are several specific safety signs 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 signs.

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 visible. 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



Illustration 1g00103455

This warning label is positioned in the cab.



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------ WARNING! ------

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.


Height And Reach Of Machine



Illustration 3g00103447

This warning label is positioned in the cab.



Illustration 4g00100702

------ WARNING! ------

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 3 m (10 ft) Plus additional 10 mm (.4 inch) for each 1,000 volts over 50,000 volts.


Improper Connections For Jump Start Cables



Illustration 5g00683818

This warning label is positioned on the circuit breaker panel.



Illustration 6g00038786

------ WARNING! ------

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.


Relieve Hydraulic Tank Pressure



Illustration 7g00953014

This warning label is located on the top of the hydraulic tank.



Illustration 8g00100722

------ WARNING! ------

HYDRAULIC TANK

RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE WITH ENGINE OFF BY REMOVING CAP SLOWLY TO PREVENT BURNS FROM HOT OIL.


Lift Eyes Can Fail



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This warning label is positioned on the top of the hydraulic tank and the fuel tank.



Illustration 10g00100728

------ WARNING! ------

LIFT EYES OR TANK CAN FAIL WHEN LIFTING TANK CONTAINING FLUIDS RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. DRAIN TANK OF ALL FLUIDS BEFORE LIFTING.


High Pressure Gas



Illustration 11g00683822

This warning label is positioned on the accumulator.



Illustration 12g00100733

------ WARNING! ------

This system contains high pressure gas. Failure to follow the instructions and warnings could cause an explosion, resulting in possible injury or death.

Do not expose to fire. Do not weld. Do not drill. Relieve pressure before discharging.

See Operation and Maintenance Manual for charging and discharging. See your Caterpillar Dealer for tools and detailed information.


High Pressure Cylinder



Illustration 13g00684454

This warning label is positioned on the track adjuster.



Illustration 14g00100742

HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDER

Do not remove any parts until all of the pressure has been relieved. This will avoid possible personal injury. The knob can be rotated to a maximum of one turn.

See the Operation and Maintenance Manual , "Track Adjustment - Adjust" information for your product.

No Ether



Illustration 15g00683823

This warning label is positioned on the cover of intake duct of the air cleaner.



Illustration 16g00100745

NO ETHER

The following information is not applicable to any machines that are equipped with an ether starting aid.

Do not spray ether into the air intake because this machine is equipped with an air inlet heater. Using ether may result in a serious accident.

Automatic Engine Speed Control (AEC)



Illustration 17g00103449

This warning label is positioned in the cab.



Illustration 18g00100749

------ WARNING! ------

AUTOMATIC ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (AEC) WILL INCREASE ENGINE SPEED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN YOU OPERATE THE CONTROL LEVER(S) AND/OR TRAVEL PEDALS WITH AEC SWITCH ON.

WHEN LOADING AND UNLOADING MACHINE FROM TRUCK OR WORKING IN CLOSE QUARTERS ALWAYS TURN OFF AEC SWITCH TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBILITY OF SUDDEN MOVEMENT OF MACHINE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.


Travel Speed Control Switch



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This warning label is positioned in the cab.



Illustration 20g00529024

------ WARNING! ------

PUT TRAVEL SPEED CONTROL SWITCH IN LOW POSITION BEFORE DESCENDING A SLOPE OR LOADING OR UNLOADING ON TRAILER. IF TRAVEL SPEED CONTROL SWITCH IS IN HIGH POSITION DURING THESE OPERATIONS, SUDDEN CHANGES IN MACHINE SPEED CAN OCCUR WITH AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON MACHINE CONTROL, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.


Pressurized System



Illustration 21g00752894

This warning label is positioned on the radiator.



Illustration 22g00752966

Engine Coolant Is Under Pressure. The Surface Is Hot. Do Not Touch The Surface. Read the Manual.

Machine Swings



Illustration 23g00752917

This warning label is located in two places on the rear of each side of the machine.



Illustration 24g00750340

Machine swings. Stay back from the machine. Serious injury or death can result from crushing.

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