Ensure that all of the messages are legible. Clean the messages or replace the messages if the words cannot be read or if the illustrations are not visible. Use a cloth, water, and soap for cleaning the messages. Do not use solvents, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the messages. The messages that are loosened could drop off of the engine.
Replace any message that is damaged or missing. If a message is attached to a part of the engine that is replaced, install a new message on the replacement part. Your Caterpillar dealer can provide new messages.
Do not operate or work on the engine unless the instruction and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual are understood. Failure to follow the instructions or failure to heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility.
Note: Your engine will have "Type 1" safety messages or "Type 2" safety messages.
Type 1
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1 Universal Safety Message
The safety message for reading the manual before operating the unit is located on the outside of 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. |
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2 Entanglement
The safety message for entanglement (if equipped) is located on the clutch housing.
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Rotating gears can cause entanglement of fingers or entanglement of hands. Do not service this component without first reading the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Type 2
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View of the right side of a typical G3408 or G3412 Engine (1) Universal warning (2) Shock hazard | |
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View of the left side of a typical G3408 or G3412 Engine (1) Universal warning (2) Shock hazard (3) Hazardous environment (if equipped) | |
1 Universal Safety Message
The universal safety message is located on the base of the front valve cover on each side of the engine.
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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 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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2 Shock Hazard
The safety message for shock hazards is located on the base of the back valve cover on each side of the engine.
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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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3 Hazardous Environment (CSA)
The safety message for hazardous environment is located on the front crankcase cover on the left side of the engine.
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Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been disconnected or the area is known to be non-hazardous. |
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