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Important Safety Information
Most accidents
that involve product operation, maintenance and repair are caused by failure to observe
basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous
situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also
have the neces
sary training, skills and tools to perform these functions properly.
Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair of this produc t can be dangerous and
could result in i njury or death.
Do not operat
e or perform any lubrication, maintenance or repair on this product, until you have
read and understood the operation, lubrication, maintenance and repair information.
Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product. If these hazard warnings
are not heed
ed, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons.
The hazards are identified by the “Safety Alert Symbol” and followed by a “Signal Word” such as
“DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”. The Safety Alert “WARNING” label is shown below.
The meaning of this safety alert symbol is as follows:
Attention
! Become Alert! Your Safety is Involv ed.
The message that appears under the warning explains the hazard and can be either written or pictorially
presented.
A non-exh
austive list of operations that may cause product damage are identified by “NOTICE” labels
on the product and in this publication.
Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard.
The warn
ings in this publication and on the product are, therefore, not all inclusive. You must
not use this product in any manner different from that considered by this manual without first
satisfying yourself that you have considered all safety rules and precautions applicable to the
operat
ion of the product in the location of use, including site-specific rules and precautions
applicable to the worksite. If a tool, procedure, work method or operating technique that is not
specifically recommended by Caterpillar is used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you
and for
others. You should also ensure that the product will not be damaged or become unsafe by
the operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair procedures that you intend to use.
The information, specifications, and illustrations in this publication are on the basis of information that
was av
ailable at the time that the publication was written. The specifications, torques, pressures,
measurements, adjustments, illustrations, and other items can change at any time. T hese changes can
affect the service that is given to the product. Obtain the complete and most current information before you
start
any job. Caterpillar dealers have the most current information available.
When replacement parts are required for this
product Caterpillar recommends using Caterpil-
lar
replacement parts or parts with equivalent
specifications including, but not limited to, phys-
ical dimensions, type, strength and ma terial.
Failure to heed this warning can lead to prema-
ture failures, product damage, personal injury or
de
ath.