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| Illustration 1 | g00977394 |
There are several specific warning signs on this machine. The exact location of the hazards and the description of the hazards are reviewed in this section. Please become familiarized with all warning signs.
Make sure that all of the warning signs are legible. Clean the warning signs or replace the warning signs if you cannot read the words. Replace the illustrations if the illustrations are not legible. When you clean the warning signs, use a cloth, water and soap. Do not use solvent, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals to clean the safety signs. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the warning sign. Loose adhesive will allow the warning sign to fall.
Replace any safety sign that is damaged, or missing. If a safety sign is attached to a part that is replaced, install a safety sign on the replacement part. Any Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety signs.
Do Not Operate (1)
This safety message is located inside the cab on the front console.
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| Illustration 2 | g00975017 |
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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 ANY CATERPILLAR DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT MANUALS. PROPER CARE IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. |
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ROPS/FOPS Structure (2)
This safety message is positioned on the outside of the cab on the left rear corner.
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| Illustration 3 | g00975020 |
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Structural damage, an overturn, modification, alteration, or improper repair can impair this structure's protection capability thereby voiding this certification. Do not weld on or drill holes in the structure. Consult a Caterpillar dealer to determine this structure's limitations without voiding its certification. |
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Radiator (3)
This safety message is located on both sides of the fan shroud.
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| Illustration 4 | g00576688 |
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Pressurized system: Hot coolant can cause serious burn. To open cap, stop engine, wait until radiator is cool. Then loosen cap slowly to relieve the pressure. |
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Battery (4)
This safety message is located near the disconnect switches.
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| Illustration 5 | g00576858 |
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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. When using jump start cables, always connect the positive (+) cable from the source to the positive (+) terminal of the battery that is connected to the starter solenoid. Connect the negative (-) cable from the source to the negative (-) terminal of the starter. If the machine is not equipped with a starter negative terminal, connect the negative (-) cable to the engine block. Follow the procedure in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. |
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High Pressure Cylinder (5)
This warning label is located on the right side on the rear frame near the accumulator.
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| Illustration 6 | g00712053 |
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High pressure cylinder. Parts can separate with explosive force if proper care is not used during disassembly. This can cause injury or death. Do not disassemble any part of this cylinder until you have read and understand the instructions given in the service manual. Observe the instructions given in the service manual. |
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Bottom Guard (6)
This safety message is located on both sides of the machine. The safety message is located on the engine frame near the engine.
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| Illustration 7 | g00576380 |
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Crushing Hazard. Do not allow personnel under the machine when you lower the bottom guard. There is no clearance for personnel when the bottom guard is lowered. Read and understand the Operation and Maintenance Manual before performing service/maintenance on the machine. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could cause serious injury or death. |
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Electrical Shock Hazard (7)
This safety message is located near the batteries.
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| Illustration 8 | g00576864 |
Do not work on this machine until you read the service procedures and you understand the service procedures that are located in Service Manual, RENR3009. An electrical shock hazard exists in this area.
No Clearance (8)
This warning label is positioned on the machine at the center pivot.
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| Illustration 9 | g00741118 |
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Crushing Hazard. There is no clearance for a person in this area when the machine turns. Severe injury or death from crushing could occur. Connect the steering frame lock between front and rear frames before lifting, transporting, or servicing the machine in the articulation area. Disconnect the steering lock and secure before resuming operation. |
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Cab Tilting (9)
This safety message is located on the left side of the cab.
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| Illustration 10 | g00975021 |
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Do not tilt the cab when occupied. Before tilting the cab remove all loose articles from the cab, secure all windows and emergency exits, and then close the cab and cab riser doors. Failure to do so can result in personal injury or damage to the machine. |
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No Clearance (10)
This warning label is positioned on the machine at the center pivot.
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| Illustration 11 | g00741118 |
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No clearance for person in this area when machine turns. Severe injury or death from crushing could occur. |
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Boom (11)
This safety message is located on the left side and the right side of the boom.
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| Illustration 12 | g00576914 |
Trip Point (12)
This safety message is located on the front console inside the cab. This safety message is located on the platform near the storage compartment.
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| Illustration 13 | g00576296 |
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Trip Point. When entering or exiting the cab, watch for protruding objects. 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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Work Tool (13)
This safety message is located inside the cab on the front console.
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| Illustration 14 | g00813088 |
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Crushing Hazard! Keep the work tool away from the cab during operation. Personal injury or death may result if the work tool contacts the cab during operation. |
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Height and Reach (14)
This safety message is located inside the cab on the front console.
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| Illustration 15 | g00975685 |
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Know the maximum height and reach of your machine. Serious injury or death by electrocution can occur if machine, work tools, or attachments are not kept a safe distance from electrical power lines. Keep distance at least 3 m (10 ft) Plus additional 10 mm (.4 inch) for each 1,000 volts over 50,000 volts. |
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Machine Tipping (15)
The safety message is located on the window at the right side of the cab.
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| Illustration 16 | g00754827 |
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Do not articulate the machine and swing the boom in opposite directions when the boom and the stick are fully extended. Tipping may result. Serious injury or death may result due to the machine tipping. |
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Raising the machine on the pendulum arms will decrease the wheel base which will increase the chance of tipping. For safe operation, lower the machine as far as possible without touching the bottom frame to the ground. Straighten the articulation before swinging the fully extended boom to the side of the machine.
Work Tool (16)
This safety message is located near the work tool on both sides of the stick.
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| Illustration 17 | g00576594 |
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Operation of the harvester head can cause flying debris. The flying debris can cause serious injury or death. Stay clear of the harvester head while the harvester head is in operation. |
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Stick (17)
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| Illustration 18 | g00711840 |
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Always stay at least 70 m (200 ft) from the machine while the machine is operating. Falling trees or other debris can cause severe injury or death. |
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