There are several specific safety messages on your machine. The exact location of the hazard and description of the hazard are reviewed in this section. Take the time in order to become familiar with these safety messages.
You must be able to read all safety messages. Clean the safety messages in order to read the words. Clean the safety messages in order to see the pictures. Replace the safety messages in order to read the words. Replace the safety messages in order to see the pictures. In order to clean the safety messages, use a cloth, water and soap. Do not use solvent, gasoline, etc.
You must replace a safety message that is damaged or missing. You must replace a safety message that cannot be read. If a safety message is on a part that has been replaced, a new safety message must be installed on the replacement part. See your dealer for new safety messages.
Do Not Operate
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| Illustration 1 | g00568145 |
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The safety message is located on the right access door for the engine on top of the machine. The safety message is located on the steering column.
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| Illustration 3 | g00667734 |
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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 your Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
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Track Tension
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| Illustration 4 | g00610057 |
This safety message is located above the track tension accumulator under the cover on the frame.
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| Illustration 5 | g01055712 |
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The track tension circuits contain trapped oil under pressure. The removal of any fittings before releasing the trapped oil pressure can result in personal injury. To prevent possible injury, refer to the Service Manual procedures for releasing track tension trapped oil pressure before removal of any fittings in the track tension circuits. |
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Shock Hazard (If Equipped)
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| Illustration 6 | g01055113 |
If your machine is equipped with a generator for the electric screed, this safety message will be located on the generator housing.
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| Illustration 7 | g00941949 |
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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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Mounting the Machine
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| Illustration 8 | g00568148 |
This safety message is located on each side of the machine on the tow arm.
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| Illustration 9 | g00667731 |
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Mounting the machine from the side could cause personal injury. Use the ladder provided on the screed at the rear of the machine to mount the machine. |
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No Open Fire
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| Illustration 10 | g00568149 |
This safety message is located in the screed control box.
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| Illustration 11 | g00667796 |
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No open fire within 15 m (50 ft) of the screed area while lighting the screed burners. Personal injury could result from the open fire. |
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Secure the Hoppers
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| Illustration 12 | g00568151 |
This safety message is located on each side of the machine at the rear of the hopper wings.
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| Illustration 13 | g00667729 |
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Working underneath unsecured, raised hoppers could cause personal injury. Use eyes in the hoppers to secure the hoppers together in the FULLY RAISED position while working underneath the hoppers. |
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Improper Connections for Jump Start Cables
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| Illustration 14 | g00292744 |
This safety message is located under the access panel on the right side of the machine next to the battery disconnect switch.
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| Illustration 15 | g00038786 |
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IMPROPER JUMPER CABLE CONNECTIONS CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
BATTERIES MAY BE LOCATED IN SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS. WHEN USING JUMPER CABLES, ALWAYS CONNECT POSITIVE (+) CABLE TO POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL OF BATTERY CONNECTED TO STARTER SOLENOID AND NEGATIVE (-) CABLE FROM EXTERNAL SOURCE TO STARTER NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL (IF MACHINE NOT EQUIPPED WITH STARTER NEGATIVE TERMINAL, CONNECT TO ENGINE BLOCK.) FOLLOW PROCEDURE IN THE OPERATION MANUAL. |
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No Ether
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| Illustration 16 | g00568152 |
This safety message is located on the air cleaner housing.
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| Illustration 17 | g00100745 |
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Do not use flammable materials in or around the air cleaner. Flammable materials used in or around the air cleaner can explode and cause personal injury. |
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