There may be several specific safety messages on your generator set. The exact location and a description of the safety messages are reviewed in this section. Become familiar with all safety messages.
Ensure that all the safety messages are legible. Clean the safety signs or replace the safety messages if the words cannot be read or if the illustrations are not visible. Use a cloth, water, and soap to clean the safety messages. Do not use solvents, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the safety messages. The safety messages that are loosened could drop off the engine.
Replace any safety message that is damaged or missing. If a safety message is attached to a part of the engine that is replaced, install a new safety message on the replacement part. Your Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety messages.
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Do not operate or work on this engine 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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| Illustration 1 | g06242357 |
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| Illustration 2 | g06242372 |
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| Illustration 3 | g06242368 |
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| Illustration 5 | g06242583 |
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| Illustration 6 | g06242731 |
Universal Warning (1)
This safety message is on the enclosure near the doors for the control panel and engine.
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| Illustration 7 | g01370904 |
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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 Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in serious injury or death. |
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Electrocution (2)
This safety message is on the door for the control panel, and the sides of the generator terminal box.
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| Illustration 9 | g01392482 |
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DANGER: Shock/Electrocution Hazard-Do not operate this equipment 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 will result in serious injury or death. |
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Do not connect generator to a utility electrical distribution system unless it is isolated from the system. Electrical feedback into the distribution system can occur and could cause personal injury or death.
Open and secure main distribution system switch, or if the connection is permanent, install a double throw transfer switch to prevent electrical feedback. Some generators are specifically approved by a utility to run in parallel with the distribution system and isolation may not be required. Always check with your utility as to the applicable circumstances. |
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Automatic Starting (3)
This safety message is on the door for the control panel, and near the door for the engine.
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| Illustration 10 | g01392484 |
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When the engine is in the AUTOMATIC mode, the engine can start at any moment. To avoid personal injury, always remain clear of the the engine when the engine is in the AUTOMATIC mode. |
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Product Link (4)
This safety message is on the side panel of the enclosure, near the antenna for the Cat® Product Link™ communication device.
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Before applying (installing battery jumper) battery power, note:
There are a few countries for which Product Link is not certified. Ensure local radio compliance before operation, see www.Dealer.cat.com/PL/Certification.
Use in blast sites is also restricted. Refer to M0075640 for further details. |
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This equipment is equipped with a Cat® Product Link communication device. When electric detonators are being used for blasting operations, radio frequency devices can cause interference with electric detonators for blasting operations which can result in serious injury or death. The Product Link communication device should be deactivated within the distance mandated under all applicable national or local regulatory requirements. In the absence of any regulatory requirements Caterpillar recommends the end user perform their own risk assessment to determine safe operating distance. |
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Hot Surface (5)
This safety message is on the top of the enclosure, the sides of the enclosure, and the sides of the generator and radiator.
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| Illustration 12 | g01372256 |
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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. |
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Crush (6)
This safety message is on the side of the enclosure.
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| Illustration 13 | g01433231 |
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Crushing 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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Hot Fluid Under Pressure (7)
This safety message is located by the cooling system filler cap.
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| Illustration 14 | g01371640 |
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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. |
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Ether Warning (8)
An ether warning label will be installed on the air cleaner or close to the air cleaner. The location will depend on the application.
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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 Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in serious injury or death. |
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| Illustration 15 | g01372254 |
Jumper Cables (9)
This message is located near the battery compartment.
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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. |
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Hand High Pressure (10)
The warning label for hand high-pressure is a wrap around label that is installed on the high-pressure fuel line.
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Contact with high pressure fuel may cause fluid penetration and burn hazards. High pressure fuel spray may cause a fire hazard. Failure to follow these inspection, maintenance and service instructions may cause personal injury or death. |
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