Ensure that all of the safety messages are legible. Clean the safety messages or replace the safety messages if the words cannot be read or if the pictures are not visible. When the safety messages are cleaned, 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 messages. The safety messages that are loosened could drop off the engine.
Replace any damaged safety messages or missing safety messages. If a safety message is attached to a part of the engine that is replaced, install a new safety message on the replacement part. Any Cat dealer can provide new safety messages.
The safety messages may resemble the safety messages in Type 1 or in Type 2.
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The safety message is located on the door of the control panel.
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Do not operate or work on this engine or generator set unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions could result in injury or death. Contact any Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
The safety message for the "EMERGENCY STOP" switch is located on the door of the control panel.
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Always operate this unit with the vandal door open. Operating the unit with the vandal door closed restricts access to the emergency stop button and could result in injury or death. |
The safety message for the battery is installed on the side of the engine or in a visible location near the battery. If batteries are located on both sides of the package, the safety message is located on both sides of the package.
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Improper jumper cable connections can cause explosion resulting in personal injury. Batteries may be located in separate compartments, always connect positive (+) cable to positive (+) terminal of battery connected to starter solenoid and negative (−) cable from external source to engine block or frame. |
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Hazardous Atmosphere (4)
One safety message is located on the left side of the engine on a flat surface.
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Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been disconnected or the area is known to be non-hazardous |
Approval by the CSA is a requirement for engines that operate in hazardous locations. Volatile flammable gases are present in these locations. The gases are normally confined within closed systems. The gases can only escape if the system accidentally breaks down. The CSA warning is intended to prevent a hazardous atmosphere from igniting.
Volatile flammable gas that is contacted by a spark will cause an explosion that could result in personal injury or death. Also, property could be damaged.
Do not disconnect electrical equipment unless the power has been disconnected. Otherwise, ensure that the atmosphere is not hazardous.
The safety message for lifting is located on the base near the lifting holes.
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Improper lift rigging can allow unit to tumble causing injury and damage. |
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One safety message is on the valve cover on the service side of the engine. One safety message is on the control panel.
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Do not operate or work on this engine or generator set unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions could result in injury or death. Contact any Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
The safety message is located on the top of the radiator near the radiator fill cap.
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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. |
One safety message is located on each side of the radiator.
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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. |
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Hazardous Atmosphere (9)
One safety message is located on the left side of the engine on a flat surface.
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Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been disconnected or the area is known to be non-hazardous |
Approval by the CSA is a requirement for engines that operate in hazardous locations. Volatile flammable gases are present in these locations. The gases are normally confined within closed systems. The gases can only escape if the system accidentally breaks down. The CSA warning is intended to prevent a hazardous atmosphere from igniting.
Volatile flammable gas that is contacted by a spark will cause an explosion that could result in personal injury or death. Also, property could be damaged.
Do not disconnect electrical equipment unless the power has been disconnected. Otherwise, ensure that the atmosphere is not hazardous.
One safety message is located on the valve cover on the service side of the engine. One safety message is located on the control panel.
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Do not operate or work on this equipment 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. |