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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. 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 of the machine that is replaced, install a safety message on the replacement part. Any Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety messages.
Safety message (1) is positioned on the upper ledge of the left-hand console of the operator station.
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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 Cat dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
Safety message (2) is located on the right console to the right of the dozer control.
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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. |
Safety message (3) is positioned on the vertical support of the outside left ROPS post.
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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 plate. The maximum mass of the machine, which includes the operator and the attachments without a payload, should not exceed the mass on the certification plate.
A typical example of the certification plate is shown above.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Guards (Operator Protection)" for more information.
Improper Connections for Jump Start Cables (4)
Safety message (4) is located on the bottom side of the battery box cover.
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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. |
Safety message (5) is located on the inside of the fuse panel door that is inside the battery box on the left side of the machine.
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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. |
This safety message (6) is located on top of the guard which is covering the drive shaft for the PTO pump. The film is visible by removing the floorplate of the cab.
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Rotatins shaft pinch hazard. The shaft under this cover is rotating anytime the engine is running. Contact with a rotating shaft could cause injury or death. Keep hands away. |
Safety message (7) is positioned on the right side of the cab roof.
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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 plate. The maximum mass of the machine, which includes the operator and the attachments without a payload, should not exceed the mass on the certification plate.
A typical example of the certification plate is shown above.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Guards (Operator Protection)" for more information.
Safety message (8) is located on the bottom side of the radiator access cover.
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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. |
Hydraulic System Accumulator (9)
Safety message (9) is located inside the enclosure on the right-hand platform.
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Hydraulic accumulator contains gas and oil under high pressure. Improper removal or repair procedures could cause severe injury. To remove or repair, instructions in the service manual must be followed. Special equipment is required for testing and charging. |
High Pressure Recoil Spring (10)
Safety message (9) is located inside the cover for the twister resister on both track roller frames.
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Recoil spring force, if not relieved, can result in personal injury or death. Relieve spring force before removing the threaded retainer, performing repairs on the recoil spring housing, or removing the recoil spring. Consult a Caterpillar dealer for disassembly instructions. |
Safety message (11) is located on the access cover on both track roller frames.
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Personal injury or death can result from grease under pressure. Grease coming out of the relief valve under pressure can penetrate the body causing injury or death. Do not watch the relief valve to see if grease is escaping. Watch the track or track adjustment cylinder to see if the track is being loosened. Loosen the relief valve one turn only. If track does not loosen, close the relief valve and contact your Caterpillar dealer. |
Safety message (12) is located inside both track roller frames. The safety message is located on the front frame of the rear track roller frame.
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Personal injury or death can result from a compressed recoil spring being released suddenly using incorrect disassembly procedures. A recoil spring that is still held in compression can result in the recoil spring being released unexpectedly with extreme force which could cause serious injury or death. Make sure that the correct disassembly procedure is used, if a front track roller frame that has a crack in the parent metal or weld connection (or a tubular section that has separated from the front of the frame assembly) when the recoil spring is still held in compression. Refer to Special Instruction, SMHS8273 which contains the disassembly procedure that must be used to decrease the possibility of injury while performing service on the track roller frame. |
Safety message (13) is located on the console to the right of the operator seat. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7351, " Product Link" for information about this service tool.
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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 |