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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 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 safety message on the replacement part. Any Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety messages.
This warning is located on the left side of the cab and inside the engine compartment.
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| Illustration 2 | g01370904 |
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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 your authorized dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
This safety message is located inside the cab.
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| Illustration 3 | g01370917 |
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This machine is equipped with a Caterpillar Product Link communication device. When electric/electronic detonators are used, this communication device should be deactivated within |
This warning label is located in the cab on the inside of the front door post.
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| Illustration 4 | g02151383 |
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This wheel loader is not equipped with a retarder and should not be used for high speed, downgrade hauling operations. If the service brakes are overused when traveling downhill, the service brakes may overheat and fail which could result in serious injury or death. When traveling downhill, downshift to the proper gear and use engine braking to prevent excessive speed buildup and excessive use of the service brakes. When using the service brakes for downhill travel, always use the right brake pedal. |
This warning is located on the left ROPS post.
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| Illustration 5 | g00939192 |
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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 your Cat dealer to determine this structure's limitations without voiding its certification. |
This machine has been certified to the standards that are listed on the certification film. The maximum mass of the machine, which includes the operator and the attachments without a payload, should not exceed the mass on the certification film.
A typical example of the warning film and certification film are shown above.
This warning label is located near the cooling system pressure cap.
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| Illustration 6 | g01371640 |
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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. |
This safety message is located inside the engine compartments.
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| Illustration 7 | g01384734 |
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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. |
This warning is located on the rear facing surface of the front fenders.
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| Illustration 8 | g01397286 |
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Fall Hazard. Severe injury or death could occur from falling while servicing components on the machine at elevated positions. Use proper precautions and / or external access devices. |
This warning is located on the parking brake.
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| Illustration 9 | g01435623 |
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Servicing or manually releasing the parking brake may cause unexpected movement of the machine which may result in injury or death. Chock the wheels of the machine in order to prevent any movement of the machine. Read and understand the Operation and Maintenance Manual before servicing or manually releasing the parking brake. |
Improper Connection of Jump Start Cables (9)
This warning is located on the underside of the access door for the batteries.
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| Illustration 10 | g01370909 |
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Explosion Hazard! Improper jumper cable connections can cause an explosion resulting in serious injury or death. Batteries may be located in separate compartments. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the correct jump starting procedure. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Starting with Jump Start Cables" for more information.
This warning is located near the articulated hitch on both sides of the machine.
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| Illustration 11 | g01371644 |
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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. |
This warning is located inside the cab.
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| Illustration 12 | g01370908 |
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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. |
This warning is located on the right side of the machine near the steering frame lock.
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| Illustration 13 | g01371647 |
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Connect the steering frame lock between the front and the rear frames before lifting, transporting, or servicing the machine in the articulation area. Disconnect the steering frame lock and secure the steering frame lock before resuming operation. Severe injury or death could occur. |