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There may be several specific safety signs on your equipment. The exact location and a description of the signs are reviewed in this section. Please become familiar with all of the signs.
Ensure that all of the signs are legible. Clean the signs or replace the signs if the words cannot be read or if the illustrations are not visible. Use a cloth, water, and soap for cleaning the signs. Do not use solvents, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the signs. The signs that are loosened could drop off the equipment.
Replace any sign that is damaged or missing. If a sign is attached to a part of the equipment that is replaced, install a new sign on the replacement part. Your Caterpillar dealer can provide new signs.
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Do not operate or work on this engine 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. |
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The safety signs that may be attached on the equipment are illustrated and described below.
Universal Warning (1)
This message is located on the rear of the terminal box.
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Do not operate or work on this product 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. |
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Automatic Starting (2)
This warning is located on the rear cover of the generator and near each of the entrances.
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When the engine is in the AUTOMATIC mode, the engine can start at any moment. To avoid personal injury, always remain clear of the the engine when the engine is in the AUTOMATIC mode. |
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Crush (3)
This warning is located next to the side load cable access door.
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Crushing Hazard! When the counterweight is in the fully extended position for servicing the machine, secure the extended counterweight with the counterweight lock lever. Use the counterweight lock lever to avoid possible personnel injury or death from crushing. |
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Shock (4)
This message is located near the side load cable access door and the shore power access door.
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WARNING! Shock/Electrocution Hazard! Read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could cause serious injury or death. |
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Electrocution (5)
These danger messages are located on the doors of the switchgear and on the rear of the generator.
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Do not connect the generator to a utility electrical distribution system unless it is isolated from the system. Electrical feedback into the distribution system can occur and could cause personal injury or death. Open and secure the main distribution switch, or if the connection is permanent, install a double throw switch to prevent electrical feedback. Some generators are specifically approved by a utility to run in parallel with the distribution system and isolation may not be required. Always check with your utility for the applicable circumstances. |
Hot Surface (6)
These warnings are located on a valve cover on each side of the engine and on both sides of the generator barrel.
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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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Flash Fire (7)
These warnings are located on the crankcase covers of cylinder number 2 and cylinder number 15.
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Flash fire may result in personal injury, if crankcase covers are removed within fifteen minutes after emergency shut down. Do not restart engine until cause for shut down has been corrected. |
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High Trailer (8)
These cautions are located on the left side above the landing gear, on the front of the trailer, and on the rear of the trailer.
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Caution
High trailer
13' 6"
Electrical Shock (9)
This message is located on each side of the engine on the valve cover.
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Ignition systems can cause electrical shocks. Avoid contacting the ignition system components and wiring. Do not attempt to remove the valve covers when the engine is operating. The transformers are grounded to the valve covers. Personal injury or death may result and the ignition system will be damaged if the valve covers are removed during engine operation. The engine will not operate without the valve covers. |
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Vapor Explosion (Oil Filter) (10)
This message is located on each end of the oil filter housing.
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Warning: Vapor Explosion. May cause serious injury or death. Read the Operation and Maintenance Manual before conducting any maintenance on the duplex oil filter. |
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Prelube Pump (11)
The warning label for the prelube pump is located on the prelube pump.
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Motor must be grounded in accordance with national electrical code and local codes, by trained personnel to prevent serious electrical shocks. Lifting provisions are intended for lifting the motor only. Motor has an automatic reset thermal protector. If motor overheats, thermal protector will open motor circuit. After motor cools sufficiently, thermal protector will reset without warning and restart motor. To service motor, disconnect power source from motor and any accessory devices and allow motor to come to a complete standstill. |
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