Instruction Manual

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Caterpillar: Non-Confidential
Always Lock the Lockout
Device When Leaving
Operator's Seat
 Engage the parking brake by using the
lever before leaving seat, otherwise the work
tools may suddenly move by bumping control
levers resulting in serious injury or damage.
 When leaving the loader, lower the work
tools completely onto the ground, engage the
parking brake lever into on position, stop the
engine and use key to lock all devices, then
carry the key with you.
 If the left window is closed, insure that it is
rolled up tightly; if it is loose it could open.
 When locking up be sure that the seat is
locked in place to prevent the glass from
locking and the seat from moving when the
operator enters the cab.
Clothing and Personal
Protective Items
 Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry and
maintain short hair. These things can snag on
controls or other parts of the equipment and
cause serious injury or death.
 Do not wear oily clothing in order to avoid
ignition.
 Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, safety
shoes, mask or gloves when operating or
maintaining the machine. Always wear safety
goggles, a hard hat and heavy gloves
particularly if your job involves scattering metal
chips or minute materials. Also, when driving
pins with a hammer and when cleaning the air
cleaner element with compressed air make
sure that no one is around the machine.
 Pressurized air can cause personal injury.
When pressurized air is used for cleaning,
wear face shield, protective clothing, and
protective shoes. The maximum air pressure
for cleaning purposes must be lower than
0.3Mpa.
 Check before using that all protective
items will function properly.
Unauthorized Modification
Any modification made without authorization
from Caterpillar (Qingzhou) Ltd. may result in
hazards. Consult authorized distributor
appointed by Caterpillar (Qingzhou) Ltd.before
making any modification. Caterpillar (Qingzhou)
Ltd.is not responsible for any injury or damage
caused by any unauthorized modification.
Mounting and Dismounting
 Before getting on or
off the machine, check the
handles and steps. If there
is any oil, lubricants, or
mud on them, wipe it off
immediately. In addition,
repair any damaged parts
and tighten any loose
bolts.
 Never jump on or off
the machine. Never get on
or off a moving machine.
 When getting on or off the machine,
always face the machine and maintain
three-point contact (both feet and one hand, or
both hands and one foot) with the handholds
and steps to ensure that you support yourself.
 Never hold any control levers when getting
on or off the machine.
 Do not get on the machine from the step at
the rear of machine and never get off the
machine from the tire beside cab.
 Do not get on or off the machine while
carrying tools or other items. Use ropes to lift
the required tools up to the operator station.
Fire Prevention
Fuels, lubricants in the engine, hydraulic oil in
the hydraulic system, converter oil and gear oil
in the transmission, brake oil in the braking
system, and antifreeze in radiator system are
all flammable by direct flame. Fuel is
particularly flammable and hazardous.
Therefore, be sure to pay attention to the
following precautions:
 Keep the above-mentioned flammable
fluids away from direct flame.