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 familiar 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. Clean the safety messages or replace the safety messages if the illustrations are not legible. 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 detach from the machine. 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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Do Not Operate (1)
On machines with a canopy , this safety message is located on the access cover for the fuse panel below the operator seat. On Cab equipped machines, this safety message is located on the right side window.
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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 AVSpare dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
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Electrical Power Lines (2)
On machines with a canopy , this safety message is located on the access cover for the fuse panel below the operator seat. On Cab equipped machines, this safety message is located on the right side window.
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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.
Seat Belt (3)
On machines with a canopy , this safety message is located on the access cover for the fuse panel below the operator seat. On Cab equipped machines, this safety message is located 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. |
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Do Not Weld or Drill (TOPS/FOPS) (4)
This safety message is located on the left side of the canopy above the operators seat. This safety message is located on the left side of the machine when equipped with a cab.
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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. This will void the certification. Consult a AVSpare dealer to determine this structure's limitations without voiding its certification. |
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This machine has been certified to the standards that are listed on the certification film. The maximum mass of the machine, which includes the operator and the attachments without a payload, should not exceed the mass on the certification film.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual , "Plate Locations and Film Locations" for further information.
High Pressure Cylinder (5)
This safety message is positioned on the track adjusters.
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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. |
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Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual , "Track Adjustment - Adjust" for further information.
Aerosol Starting Aid (6)
This safety message is located on the bracket that supports the air cleaner housing.
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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. |
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Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Starting" for further information.
Relieve Hydraulic Tank Pressure (7)
This safety message is located on the 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. |
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Hot Surface (8)
This safety message is located by the muffler.
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Hot parts or hot components can cause burns or personal injury. Do not allow hot parts or components to contact your skin. Use protective clothing or protective equipment to protect your skin. |
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Improper Connections For Jump Start Cables (9)
This safety message is located next to the battery.
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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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Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Starting with Jump Start Cables" for further information.
Crushing Hazard (10)
This safety message is located on the frame on both sides of the boom. This safety message is located on both sides of the angle blade.
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Stay clear of this area when machine is operating. You can be crushed by swinging boom. |
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Pressurized System (11)
This safety message is located next to the cooling system filler 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. |
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Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant Level - Check" for further information.
High Pressure Gas (12)
This safety message is located on the accumulator.
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This system contains high pressure gas. Failure to follow the instructions and warnings could cause an explosion, resulting in possible injury or death. Do not expose to fire. Do not weld. Do not drill. Relieve pressure before discharging. See Operation and Maintenance Manual for charging and discharging. See your AVSpare Dealer for tools and detailed information. |
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Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Equipment Lowering with Engine Stopped" for further information.