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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 Cat dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention
Support the equipment properly when you work beneath the equipment. Do not depend on the hydraulic cylinders to hold up the equipment. An attachment can fall if a control is moved, or if a hydraulic line breaks.
Unless you are instructed otherwise, never attempt adjustments while the machine is moving. Also, never attempt adjustments while the engine is running.
Whenever there are attachment control linkages, the clearance in the linkage area will increase or decrease with movement of the attachment. Stay clear of all rotating and moving parts.
Keep objects away from moving fan blades. The fan blade will throw objects or cut objects. Do not use a kinked wire cable or a frayed wire cable.
Wear gloves when you handle wire cable. When you strike a retainer pin with force, the retainer pin can fly out. The loose retainer pin can injure personnel. Make sure that the area is clear of people when you strike a retainer pin.
In order to avoid injury to your eyes, Wear protective glasses when you strike a retainer pin.
Chips or other debris can fly off objects when you strike the objects. Make sure that no one can be injured by flying debris before striking any object.
Clear all personnel from the machine and from the area.
Clear all obstacles from the machine path. Beware of hazards (wires, ditches, etc.).
Be sure that all windows are clean.
Secure the doors and the windows in the open position or in the shut position.
Adjust the rear view mirrors (if equipped) for the best visibility close to the machine.
Make sure that the horn, the travel alarm (if equipped), and all other warning devices are working properly.
Fasten the seat belt securely.
Warm up the engine and the hydraulic oil before operating the machine.
Only operate the machine while you are in a seat. The seat belt must be fastened while you operate the machine. Only operate the controls while the engine is running.
While you operate the machine slowly in an open area, check for proper operation of all controls and all protective devices. Before you move the machine, make sure that no one will be endangered.
Do not allow riders on the machine unless the machine has the following equipment:
- Additional seat
- Additional seat belt
- Roll over Protective Structure (ROPS)
Note any needed repairs during machine operation. Report any needed repairs.
Avoid any conditions that can lead to tipping the machine. The machine can tip when you work on hills, on banks and on slopes. Also, the machine can tip when you cross ditches, ridges, or other unexpected obstructions.
Avoid operating the machine across the slope. When possible, operate the machine up the slopes and down the slopes.
Maintain control of the machine.
Do not overload the machine beyond the machine capacity.
Be sure that the hitches and the towing devices are adequate.
Never straddle a wire cable. Never allow other personnel to straddle a wire cable.
Before you maneuver the machine, make sure that no personnel are between the machine and the trailing equipment.
Always keep the Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) installed during machine operation.
Monitor the location of components that are mounted to the blade. Ensure that the components do not come into contact with other parts of the machine during operation.