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There are several specific safety messages 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 safety messages.
Make sure that all of the safety messages are legible. Clean the safety messages or replace the safety messages if you cannot read the words. Replace the illustrations if the illustrations are not visible. When you clean the safety messages, use a cloth, water, and soap. Do not use solvent, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals to clean the safety messages. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the safety message. Loose adhesive will allow the safety message to fall.
Do Not Operate the Machine (1)
Safety message (1) is positioned on the upper ledge of the left hand console of the operator's station. You should be able to read the message from the right side of the tractor.
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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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Shock Hazard (2)
Safety message (2) is positioned on the upper ledge of the left hand console of the operator's station. You should be able to read the message from the right side of the tractor. Also, this message is positioned on the left side of radiator guard above the step.
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Electrocution Hazard! Keep the machine and attachments a safe distance from electrical power. Stay clear 3 m (10 ft) plus twice the line insulator length. Read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions and warnings will cause serious injury or death |
Tipover Hazard (3)
Safety message (3) is located on the upper ledge of the left hand console of the operator's station. You should be able to read the message from the right side of the tractor.
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The machine may tip and personal injury may occur if the maximum load capacities are exceeded. Load capacities assume that the machine is stationary on a level concrete surface with the counterweight extended. Lift capacities will decrease on slopes or soft ground. |
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Crushing Hazard (4)
Safety message (4) is located on each side of the counterweight.
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Crushing Hazard! When the counterweight is in the fully extended position for servicing the machine, secure the extended counterweight with the counterweight lock lever. Use the counterweight lock lever to avoid possible personnel injury or death from crushing. |
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Hot Fluid Under Pressure (5)
Safety message (5) is located on the bottom side of the radiator access cover.
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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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Do Not Operate Equipment (6)
Safety message (6) is located on the right side of the machine on the vertical wall of the winch frame.
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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 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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Hydraulic Accumulator (7)
Safety message (7) is located on the shield on the right hand platform and on the winch accumulator.
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Hydraulic accumulator contains gas and oil under high pressure. Improper removal or repair procedures could cause severe injury. To remove or repair, instructions in the service manual must be followed. Special equipment is required for testing and charging. |
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Shock Hazard (8)
Safety message (8) is located on the cover of the fuse panel.
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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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Seat Belt (9)
Safety message (9) is located on the right console to the right of the counterweight control.
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A seat belt should be worn at all times during machine operation to prevent serious injury or death in the event of an accident or machine overturn. Failure to wear a seat belt during machine operation may result in serious injury or death. |
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Product Link (10)
If equipped, safety message (10) is located on the console to the right of the operator seat. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7351, " Product Link" for information about this service tool.
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This machine is equipped with a Caterpillar Product Link radio communication device which must be deactivated within 6.0 m (20 ft) of a blast zone. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. |
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Improper Connections for Jump Start Cables (11)
Safety message (11) is located on the bottom side of the battery box cover.
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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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High Pressure Recoil Spring (12)
Safety message (12) is located inside both track roller frames. The safety message is located on the front frame of the rear track roller frame. Safety message (12) is also located inside the cover for the twister resister on both track roller frames.
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Recoil spring force, if not relieved, can result in personal injury or death. Relieve spring force before removing the threaded retainer, performing repairs on the recoil spring housing, or removing the recoil spring. Consult a Caterpillar dealer for disassembly instructions. |
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High Pressure Cylinder (13)
Safety message (13) is located on the access cover on both track roller frames.
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Personal injury or death can result from grease under pressure. Grease coming out of the relief valve under pressure can penetrate the body causing injury or death. Do not watch the relief valve to see if grease is escaping. Watch the track or track adjustment cylinder to see if the track is being loosened. Loosen the relief valve one turn only. If track does not loosen, close the relief valve and contact your Caterpillar dealer. |
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