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. 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 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 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 AVSpare dealer can provide new safety messages.
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Engine Coolant (1)
This safety label is located near the cooling system pressure cap.
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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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Unit Injectors (2)
This safety label is located on the side of the engine valve cover bases.
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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 Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in serious injury or death. |
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Do Not Weld or Drill the ROPS/FOPS (3) (7)
This safety label is located inside the operator station on the right front ROPS post.
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This safety label is located inside the operator station on the rear of the ROPS structure.
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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 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.
Do Not Operate (4)
This safety label is located inside the operator station on the right front ROPS post.
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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 your Cat dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
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Seat Belt (5)
This safety label is located inside the operator station on the right front ROPS post.
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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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Batteries (6)
This safety label is located on the left side of the front frame below the cab.
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| Illustration 10 | g01389332 |
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IMPROPER JUMPER CABLE CONNECTIONS CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. BATTERIES MAY BE LOAVSED 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 Clearance (8)
This safety label is located on both sides of the machine articulating hitch.
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| Illustration 11 | g01371644 |
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Stay back a safe distance. No clearance for a person in this area when the machine turns. Severe injury or death from crushing could occur. |
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Crushing Hazard (9)
This safety label is located on both sides of the machine articulating hitch.
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No clearance for person in this area when machine turns. Severe injury or death from crushing could occur. Connect steering frame lock between front and rear frames before lifting, transporting, or servicing machine in articulation area. Disconnect lock and secure before resuming operation. |
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High Pressure Cylinder (Suspension Accumulator) (10) (11) (12)
This safety label is located on the front suspension accumulator.
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| Illustration 13 | g01370912 |
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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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This safety label is located on the front suspension accumulator.
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| Illustration 14 | g01370911 |
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High Pressure Cylinder. Truck will drop suddenly if not supported when pressure is relieved which can result in personal injury. Always support truck when relieving pressure. Do not remove any valve, hydraulic fitting, or valve core nor disassemble any cylinder parts until pressure is relieved. See service manual for correct procedure to relieve pressure and to charge cylinders. |
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This safety label is located on the front suspension accumulator.
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| Illustration 15 | g01389331 |
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High Pressure Cylinder! Do not remove any valve, hydraulic fitting, or valve core, nor disassemble any parts until pressure has been relieved, or personal injury may occur. To relieve pressure:
Charge the cylinder with dry nitrogen gas. See your AVSpare dealer for tools and detailed information required for charging cylinders. |
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High Pressure Cylinder (Front Suspension) (13) (14)
This safety label is located on the front suspension cylinders.
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| Illustration 16 | g01370912 |
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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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This safety label is located on the front suspension cylinders.
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| Illustration 17 | g01370911 |
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High Pressure Cylinder. Truck will drop suddenly if not supported when pressure is relieved which can result in personal injury. Always support truck when relieving pressure. Do not remove any valve, hydraulic fitting, or valve core nor disassemble any cylinder parts until pressure is relieved. See service manual for correct procedure to relieve pressure and to charge cylinders. |
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High Pressure Cylinder (Front Suspension) (15) (16)
This safety label is located near the oil and nitrogen charge valves for the front suspension.
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| Illustration 18 | g01481473 |
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High Pressure Cylinder. Truck will drop suddenly if not supported when pressure is relieved which can result in personal injury. Always support truck when relieving pressure. Do not remove any valve, hydraulic fitting, or valve core nor disassemble any cylinder parts until pressure is relieved. See service manual for correct procedure to relieve pressure and to charge cylinders. |
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This safety label is located near the oil and nitrogen charge valves for the front suspension.
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| Illustration 19 | g01370912 |
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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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High Pressure Cylinder (Brake Accumulator) (17) (18)
This safety label is mounted on the brake accumulators.
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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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This safety label is mounted on the brake accumulators.
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| Illustration 21 | g01389331 |
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High Pressure Cylinder! Do not remove any valve, hydraulic fitting, or valve core, nor disassemble any parts until pressure has been relieved, or personal injury may occur. To relieve pressure:
Charge the cylinder with dry nitrogen gas. See your AVSpare dealer for tools and detailed information required for charging cylinders. |
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High Pressure Cylinder (Front Suspension) (19)
This safety label is located on the hydraulic hose guard and purge manifold for the front suspension cylinders.
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| Illustration 22 | g01481473 |
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High Pressure Cylinder. Truck will drop suddenly if not supported when pressure is relieved which can result in personal injury. Always support truck when relieving pressure. Do not remove any valve, hydraulic fitting, or valve core nor disassemble any cylinder parts until pressure is relieved. See service manual for correct procedure to relieve pressure and to charge cylinders. |
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Hot Surface (20)
This safety label is located on the exhaust cover.
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Avoid contact with hot surfaces. Exhaust piping and engine components become hot during engine operation and cool slowly after engine shutdown. Any contact with hot surfaces can cause severe burns. |
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