Instruction Manual

Caterpillar: Non-Confidential
round or cylindrical objects or piled sheets, if
the work tool is raised high, there is danger
that the load may fall on top of the operator’s
compartment and cause serious injury or
damage. When handling unstable loads, be
careful not to raise the work tools too high or
tip the bucket back too much.
 If the work tools is suddenly lowered or
suddenly stopped, the reaction may cause the
machine to tip over. Particularly when carrying
a load, be sure to operate the work tools
carefully.
 Do not use the bucket or lift arm for crane
work.
 Do the following to ensure good visibility:
1. When operating in dark places, turn on
the working lamps and front lamps, and
install lighting at the jobsite if necessary.
2. Do not carry out operations in fog,
snow, or heavy rain, or other conditions
where the visibility is poor. Wait for the
weather to clear so that visibility is
sufficient to carry out work.
 Always do the following to prevent the
work tools from hitting other objects
1. When operating in tunnels, under
bridges, under electric wires, or other
places where the height is limited, be
extremely careful not to let the bucket hit
anything.
2. When loading dump trucks, check that
there is no one in the area around the
machine and be careful not to let the
bucket hit the operator’s compartment of
the dump truck.
3. To prevent accidents caused by hitting
other objects, always operate the machine
at a speed, which is safe for operation,
particularly in confined spaces, indoors,
and in places where there are other
machines.
Using Brakes
 Do not put your foot on the brake pedal
unless necessary.
 Do not depress the brake pedal repeatedly
unless necessary.
 When traveling downhill, use the engine as
a brake, and never shift gear or place the
transmission in neutral.
Operating on Snow
 When working on snow or icy roads, even
a slight slope may cause the machine to slip to
the side, so always travel at low speed and
avoid sudden starting, stopping, or turning.
There is danger of slipping particularly on
uphill or downhill slopes.
 With frozen road surfaces, the ground
becomes soft when the temperature rises, so
the travel conditions become unstable. In such
cases be extremely careful when traveling.
 When there has been heavy snow, the
road shoulder and objects placed beside the
road will be buried in the snow and cannot be
seen, so always carry out snow-removal
operations carefully.
 When traveling on snow-covered roads,
always add tire chains.
 When traveling on snow-covered slopes,
never apply the brakes suddenly. Reduce the
speed and use the engine as a brake while
applying the foot brake intermittently. If
necessary, lower the bucket to the ground to
stop the machine.
 The load varies greatly according to the
characteristics of the snow, so adjust the load
accordingly and be careful not to let the
machine slip.
Working on Loose Ground
 Do not operate the machine on soft ground
because it will be difficult to get the machine
out again.
 Avoid operating your machine too close to
the edge of cliffs, overhangs, and deep ditches.
If these areas collapse under the mass or
vibration of your machine, the machine could
fall or tip over and this could result in serious
injury or death. Remember that after heavy