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 or see the pictures. Replace the safety messages in order to read the words or 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 | g00485871 |
The safety message is located on the operator console.
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| Illustration 2 | 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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Mounting the Machine
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| Illustration 3 | g00485872 |
This safety message is located on each side of the machine on the tow arm.
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| Illustration 4 | 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 5 | g00533943 |
This safety message is located on the rear of the machine.
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| Illustration 6 | 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 7 | g00485876 |
This safety message is located on each side of the machine at the rear of the hopper wings.
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| Illustration 8 | 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 9 | g00532641 |
This safety message is located in the battery compartment.
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| Illustration 10 | 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 11 | g00532713 |
This safety message is located on the air cleaner housing.
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| Illustration 12 | g00755454 |
This safety message is located on the precleaner cover.
Note: Not all machines have a precleaner.
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| Illustration 13 | 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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Travel on Slopes
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This safety message is located on the operator station.
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| Illustration 15 | g00755399 |
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Do not operate in the "H" (TRAVEL) speed range on slopes greater than 6%. Serious injury or death may occur. |
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Shock Hazard (If Equipped)
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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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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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