D6T Track-Type Tractor Supplement Caterpillar

Qualifications for Machine Operation

The following qualifications are required for the operation of this machine:

Excavation and Loading

Completion of the construction machines (for land leveling, hauling, loading, and excavation) operation skill training course. (Qualification by the Industrial Safety and Health Act)

Demolition

Completion of the construction machines (for demolition) operation skill training course. (Qualification by the Industrial Safety and Health Act)

Mining Jobs

Certification by the Director General or Deputy Director General of Bureau of Mine Safety after completion of the safety training course. (Qualification by the Mine Safety Act)

Crane Slinging for the Bucket with a Hook

Completion of the special slinging training for the crane for loads weighing less than 1 ton. (Qualification by the Industrial Safety and Health Act)

Trailer Transportation

In principle, this machine should be transported by a trailer. Select the appropriate trailer regarding the machine weight and measurements shown in the major specifications in the specification part of this manual. Be aware machine weight and transportation measurements differ depending on the various types of attachments.

• In the event heavy items are to be transported, observe the related laws such as Road Traffic Law, Road Laws, Road Transportation Vehicle Laws, and Vehicle Restriction Laws.

• Conduct prior investigation of the road width, ground clearance of road/railway bridges, weight restrictions etc. of the planned transportation route, to confirm the viability of the transportation execution.

Load

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• Not more than 3.8 m (12 ft 6 inch)

• Not more than 2.5 m (8 ft 2 inch)(Safety Standard)

• Not more than 2.5 m (8 ft 2 inch) (Vehicle Restriction Laws)

• Items that protrude out are not allowed. (Government ordinance for Road Traffic Laws)

Transportation weight and measurements are restricted by the Vehicle Restriction Laws. If the actual weight/measurements exceed the limitation figures, you must submit the restriction relaxation request to the pertinent governmental agencies. For details, consult your Cat dealer.

Operation of Construction Equipment and the Governing Laws and Regulations

Qualification of Operators

Operation of construction equipment is limited to those who have any of the following licenses by law.

Note: Employers will face imprisonment up to a maximum of 6 months or a fine of up to a maximum of five hundred thousand yen if they let unqualified personnel operate equipment. Unqualified operators will also be fined up to a maximum of five hundred thousand yen.

• One who completed an operating skill course for vehicle-type construction equipment at a registered training institution.

• One who passed the construction equipment and technologies license examination (Type 1-3) defined by the Construction Industry Law.

• One who completed an operating training course for construction equipment defined by the Vocational Training Law.

• One who took a special training (rules and skills) at a registered training institution to operate equipment weighing less than 3 tons.

• With an auto-drivers license, an operator does not need to complete an operating skill course for construction equipment to operate equipment on the roads that apply to the rules of the Road Traffic Act. However, the operator needs to complete the course to engage in snow clearing or excavating on the roads.

• Operator needs to be qualified under the Mine Safety Act to operate construction equipment in a mine.

Acquisition of the Qualifications

The company offers training courses for construction machine operation, in addition to other skills. For details, please contact the company's dealer in your area.

Regarding machine operation qualifications, please also refer to the laws related to the construction machines shown at the end of this manual.

Operation of Construction Equipment and the Governing Laws and Regulations

Caterpillar Operating Training Center

Head Office:

Training centers registered with the respective directors general of the regional labor bureaus and special training sites:

Types of equipment that an operator is permitted to operate with the certificate of operating skill course:

Visit Website: http://cot.jpncat.com and contact your local training center for detailed information.

1. Ground leveling, transporting, and loading equipment:

   1. Bulldozers

   2. Motor graders

   3. Tractor shovels

   4. Muck loaders

   5. Scrapers

   6. Scrape dozers

   7. Equipment which is defined by the ordinance of the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare and falls into any of the categories 1.a through 1.f.

2. Excavating equipment:

   1. Power shovels

   2. Drag shovels

   3. Draglines

   4. Clamshells

   5. Bucket excavators

   6. Trenchers

   7. Equipment which is defined by the ordinance of the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare and falls into any of the categories 2.a through 2.f.

Request for Periodical Self-Inspection

Rules of Periodical Self-Inspection

The employer shall, as provided for by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, conduct self-inspection periodically and keep the records of the results in respect to construction equipment such as tractor shovels and power shovels, etc., specified by Cabinet Order. (from Article 45, Industrial Safe and Health Act)

Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Hygiene

Periodical self-inspections Article 167

(1) The employer shall, as regards a vehicle type construction machine, carry out self-inspections for the following matters periodically once every period within a year. However, this shall not apply to the non-use period of a vehicle type construction machine, which is not used for a period exceeding 1 year.

(2) The employer shall, as regards a vehicle type construction machine set forth in the proviso of the proceeding paragraph, carry out self-inspection for abnormalities in each part of a construction machine before resuming the operation.

Periodical self-inspections Article 168

(1) The employer shall, as regards a vehicle type construction machine, carry out self-inspections for the following matters periodically once every period within a month. However, this shall not apply to the non-use period of a vehicle type construction machine, which is not used for a period exceeding one month:

• (i) Abnormalities in a brake, a clutch, a controlling device, and working devices.

• (ii) Damage in a wire, rope, and a chain

• (iii) Damage in a bucket, a zipper, etc.

(2) The employer shall, as regards to the vehicle type construction machine set forth in the proviso of the preceding paragraph, carry out self-inspection for the matters listed in each item of the same paragraph before resuming the operation.

Record of Periodical Self-Inspections Article 169

The employer shall, when having carried out the self-inspections set forth in the preceding two Articles, record the results and retain the records for 3 years.

Specified Self-Inspection Article 169-2

The specified self-inspection pertaining to the vehicle type construction machine shall be the self-inspection (prescribed by Article 167) and carried out by qualified personnel. The employer shall, when having carried out the specified self-inspection pertaining to a vehicle type construction machine, affix an inspection sticker stating the month and year when the said specified self-inspection was carried out at a readily visible location of the said machine.

• Caterpillar Japan has a supporting program for self-inspection as a registered inspection agency. Qualified personnel and inspection equipment are available to help customers who do not conduct internal inspections or do not have time to conduct the specified self-inspections. Please contact a Cat dealer near you for details.

• Maintenance and inspection record book for a record-saving purpose can be purchased at Caterpillar Japan.

• Penalty: Employer who fails to carry out self-inspections and to record the results will face a fine of up to five hundred thousand yen.

Checkup before Commencing the Work Article 170

The employer shall, when carrying out the work using a vehicle type construction machine, check functions of a brake and a clutch before commencing the work for the day.

Other Rules

Besides qualification for operating equipment and self inspections, the following obligations are set forth in the Industrial Safety and Health Act:

• To conduct health and safety training for new recruits and shop foremen.

• To appoint the operation leader or supervisor, and establish health and safety management system.

• To inform employees of a chain of command at the worksite, communication and signal rules, traveling route of equipment, speed limits, signs of restricted areas, etc. for securing safety in the workplace.

Industrial Safety and Health Act further also sets obligations related to mechanical structures and rental activities of equipment.

Safety comes before anything else. Please establish a workplace where no injuries occur by observing the governing laws and by referring to this manual, specifically the descriptions on safety.

Construction equipment and environmental laws

Prohibition of Emissions and Obligations to Recover Fluorocarbons (April 1, 2015)

Flourocarbons Emissions Restraining Law (April 1, 2015)

Being emitted into the atmosphere, fluorocarbons, used as refrigerants of air conditioning, destroy the ozone layer and accelerate the global warming as a cause of environmental destruction. Please follow the instructions below required by law when handling air conditioners in order to protect the global environment.

1. Do not arbitrarily emit the encapsulated refrigerant installed on the product into the atmosphere.

2. Please recover the encapsulated refrigerant when disposing of the product.

Note: Violators of the law will face a maximum one-year imprisonment or a fine up to a maximum of five hundred thousand yen.

When you need to fill, recover a refrigerant or dispose of a product with an encapsulated refrigerant installed, please ask a filling-recovery operator registered with the government of the local prefecture as "class-1 filling-recovery operator." Please carry out the simple inspection of air conditioner and keep the record.

Class-1 Specified Product sold after October 1, 2015 shall have the label inside of the cab showing the type and quantity of refrigerant, GWP (Global Warming Potential) and precautions for use.

Standard Certificate of Transfer

Dear Customers

Japan Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association

Standard Certificate of Transfer

Issued by the Japan Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association

Standard Certificate of Transfer issued by the Japan Construction Equipment
Manufacturers Association proves the ownership of your equipment.
Please request us to issue the certificate as a proof of transfer of ownership.

Commercial transactions of construction equipment are generally made on a long-term installment plan basis with a special provision of reservation of ownership that the seller retains the ownership of the sold equipment until the buyer completely pays off the installments.

Ownership of some construction equipment can be proved with a vehicle inspection certificate, but the certificate is not issued for most of the equipment. Therefore, the buyer will need to present a third party with a proof of ownership of the sold equipment.

Japan Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association launched a system of standard certificate of transfer in 1971 to normalize trading in construction equipment and establishes a business practice relating to transfer of ownership. Customers are kindly requested to understand the intent of the system and request your seller to issue a certificate of transfer.

1. About the standard certificate of transfer

   1. Japan Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (hereinafter referred to as CEMA) sets the rules and form of standard certificate of transfer (hereinafter referred to as certificate of transfer), and members of the CEMA issue the certificate of transfer. A certificate of transfer proves the ownership of equipment.

2. Purpose of issuance

   1. A certificate of transfer will be issued for the purpose of clarifying the ownership of equipment and preventing misconduct such as trades of stolen equipment or fraud.

3. Issuer

   1. A certificate of transfer will be issued by a distributor (Primary transferor) who sells new construction equipment and is authorized by the CEMA.

4. Eligibility

   1. A certificate of transfer will be issued for the equipment, which is sold by CEMA-member distributors and defined as construction equipment by the CEMA

5. Issuance

   1. A certificate of transfer will be issued and directly given to a buyer upon the buyer's request when he/she buys eligible equipment from an issuer.

   2. A certificate of transfer may not be issued for the equipment, which was sold as new merchandise more than 10 years ago.

   3. A certificate of transfer is not permitted to substitute a vehicle inspection certificate.

6. Prohibition of reissuance

   1. Certificate of transfer should be safely stored as it will not be reissued under any circumstances.

7. In case a certificate description runs out of space

   1. Discretionary page/s to the certificate will be valid with a tally seal of the issuer at the joint of two pages.

Please contact CEMA-member companies or distributors for more details of the system.