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.
Replace any safety message that is damaged, or missing. If a safety message is attached to a part that is replaced, install a safety message on the replacement part. Any Cat dealer can provide new safety messages.
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This safety message is located in the cab on the right side window and on the engine valve cover.
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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 any AVSpare dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
This safety message is located in rear of the cab.
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Personal injury can result if the window is not latched in the overhead position; ensure the auto lock is engaged. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Window (Front)" for further information.
If equipped, this safety message is located in the cab on the right side window.
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Overloading the machine could impact the machine's stability which could result in a tipover hazard. A tipover hazard could result in serious injury or death. Always activate the overload warning device before you handle or lift objects. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Operator Controls" for further information.
If equipped, this safety message is located in the cab on the right side window.
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Crush injury. Could cause serious injury or death. Always confirm that the quick coupler is engaged onto the pins. Read the Operator's Manual. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Quick Coupler Operation" for further information.
This safety message is located in the cab.
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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 |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Specifications" for further information.
This safety message is located in the cab on the right side window.
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Crushing Hazard! Certain machine front linkage combinations (boom, stick, quick coupler, work tool) may require keeping the work tool away from the cab during operation. Personal injury or death may result if the work tool contacts the cab during operation. |
Do Not Weld or Drill on ROPS (7)
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If equipped, this safety message is located on the left side pillar in the cab.
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Structural damage, an overturn, modification, alteration, or improper repair, can impair this structure's protective capability thereby voiding this certification. Do not weld on or drill holes in the structure. Consult a AVSpare dealer to determine this structure's limitations without voiding its certification. |
This machine has been certified to the standards that are listed on the certification plate. The maximum mass of the machine, which includes the operator and the attachments without a payload, should not exceed the mass on the certification plate.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Guards (Operator Protection)" for more information.
This safety message is located in the cab on the right side window.
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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. |
This safety message is located in the cab on the right side window.
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The impact from objects that strike the front of the cab or the top of the cab could result in a crushing hazard with the potential for personal injury or death. The front guard and the top guard should be installed on the cab for applications where the hazard of falling objects exist. Read the Operation and Maintenance Manual. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Guards" for further information.
Joystick Controls Alternate Patterns (10)
If equipped, this safety message is located in the cab on the right side window.
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Crush Hazard. Improper joystick setting could cause possible unexpected movement of the boom, stick, or worktool which could result in serious injury or death. Confirm that the joystick settings are properly configured before you operate the machine. Read the Operation and Maintenance Manual. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Joystick Controls Alternate Patterns" for further information.
If equipped, this safety message is located in the cab on the right side window.
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This machine is equipped with a AVSpare Product Link communication device. When electric detonators are used, this communication device should be deactivated within In cases where the type of Product Link module cannot be identified, AVSpare recommends that the device be disabled no less than |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual , "Product Link" for further information.
If equipped, this safety message is located in the cab on the right side window.
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Crush Hazard! A machine may move unexpectedly and without warning resulting in personal injury or death. Before leaving the machine lower the work tool to the ground, lock operator controls, shut off the engine and remove the key. |
This safety message is located on the cooling system pressure cap.
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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. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant Level - Check" for further information.
This safety message is positioned on the cover of the intake duct of the air cleaner. The following information is not applicable to machines that are equipped with an ether starting aid.
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Explosion hazard! Do not use ether! This machine is equipped with an air inlet heater. Using ether can create explosions or fires that can cause personal injury or death. Read and follow the starting procedure in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Starting" for the proper starting procedure.
This safety message is positioned on the circuit breaker panel.
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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. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Starting with Jump Start Cables" for further information.
If equipped, this safety message is located on the storage compartment for the fuel transfer pump.
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Explosion hazard! Fuel vapors can accumulate in the refueling pump compartment and can be ignited by improper operation of the refueling pump. Failure to follow the operating instructions for the refueling pump could result in personal injury or death. Read and follow the operating instructions for the refueling pump in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel Transfer Pump (Refueling)" for further information.
Relieve Hydraulic Tank Pressure (17)
This safety message is located on top of the hydraulic tank.
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HYDRAULIC TANK RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE WITH ENGINE OFF BY REMOVING CAP SLOWLY TO PREVENT BURNS FROM HOT OIL. |
This safety message is located on both sides of the stick.
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A crushing hazard exists when the stick and boom are in motion and when the machine is being used in object handling applications. Failure to stay clear of the stick and boom when the machine is in operation can result in personal injury or death. Stay clear of the stick and boom when the machine is in operation. |
This safety message is positioned on the track adjuster on both sides of the machine.
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High Pressure Cylinder. Do not remove any parts from the cylinder until all of the pressure has been relieved. This will prevent possible personal injury or death. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Track Adjustment - Adjust" for the adjustment procedure.
This safety message is located in four locations. This message is located on the outside of the engine hood and the inside of the engine hood. This message is located next to the radiator. This message is also located on the right side of the machine behind the access door.
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Engine hood and engine hood parts can be hot while engine is running or immediately after engine shutdown. Hot parts or hot components can cause burns or personal injury. Do not allow these parts to contact your skin, when engine is running or immediately after engine shutdown. Use protective clothing or protective equipment to protect your skin. |
This safety message is located on the rear of each side of the machine.
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Machine swings. Stay back. Crushing hazard could cause serious injury or death. |
This safety message is positioned on the accumulator.
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Pressurized System! Hydraulic accumulators contain gas and oil under high pressure. DO NOT disconnect lines or disassemble any component of a pressurized accumulator. All gas pre-charge must be removed from the accumulator as instructed by the service manual before servicing the accumulator or any accumulator component. Failure to follow the instructions and warnings could result in personal injury or death. Only use dry nitrogen gas to recharge accumulators. See your Cat dealer for special equipment and detailed information for accumulator service and charging. |
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Equipment Lowering with Engine Stopped" for further information.