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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 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 Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety messages.
(1) Joystick Control Pattern
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This safety message is located in the cab.
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CHECK MACHINE CONTROL PATTERN FOR CONFORMANCE TO PATTERN ON CARD IN CAB. IF NOT, CHANGE CARD TO MATCH PATTERN BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY. |
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(2) Travel Speed Control
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This safety message is located in the cab.
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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. |
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Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual , "Travel Speed Control" for further information.
(3) Crushing Hazard
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This safety message is located in the cab.
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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. |
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Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Guards" for further information.
(4) Seat Belt
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This safety message is located in the cab.
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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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(5) High Pressure Cylinder
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This safety message is located on the track adjuster.
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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. |
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Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual , "Track Adjustment - Adjust" for the proper service procedure.
(6) Battery
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This safety message is located on the circuit breaker panel in the left front compartment.
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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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(7)Crushing Hazard (Boom Swing)
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This safety message is located on each side of the stick.
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Stay clear of this area when machine is operating. You can be crushed by swinging boom. |
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(8)Crushing Hazard (Counterweight)
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This safety message is located on the rear of the excavator.
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Stay back a safe distance. No clearance for a person in this area when the machine turns. Severe injury or death from crushing could occur. |
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(9) Hot Surface
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This safety message is located on the engine hood and under the engine hood.
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Hot parts or hot components can cause burns or personal injury. Do not allow hot parts or components to contact your skin. Use protective clothing or protective equipment to protect your skin. |
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(10) High Pressure Cylinder
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This safety message is located on the accumulator. The accumulator is located under the access cover in front of the engine compartment.
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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. |
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Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual , "Equipment Lowering with Engine Stopped" for further information.