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Safety Section (D6T LGP (OEM)) WEBM1000
Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention
Use caution when you are fueling a machine. Do not
smoke while you are fueling a machine. Do not fuel a
machine near open flames or sparks. Always stop
the engine before fueling. Fill the fuel tank outdoors.
Properly clean areas of spillage.
Never store flammable fluids in the operator
co
mpar
tment of the machine.
Battery and Battery Cables
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The following actions are recommended to minimize
the risk of fire or an explosion related to the battery.
Do not operate a machine if battery cables or related
parts
show signs of wear or damage. Contact your
dealer for service.
Follow safe procedures for engine starting with
jum
p-sta
rt cables. Improper jumper cable
connections can cause an explosion that may result
in injury. Refer to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Engine Starting with Jump Start Cables” for
specific instructions.
Do not charge a frozen battery. This action may
c
ause an explosion
.
Gases from a battery can explode. Keep any open
flames
or sparks away from the top of a battery. Do
not smoke in battery charging areas.
Never check the battery charge by placing a metal
ob
ject a
cross the terminal posts. Use a voltmeter in
order to check the battery charge.
Daily inspect battery cables that are in areas that are
vis
ible.
Inspect cables, clips, straps, and other
restraints for damage. Replace any damaged parts.
Check for signs of the following, which can occur
over time due to use and environmental factors:
•Fraying
•Abrasion
•Cracking
• Discoloration
• Cuts on the insulation of the cable
• Fouling
• Corroded terminals, damaged terminals, and
loose ter
minals
Repl
ace damaged battery cable(s) and replace any
related par
ts. Eliminate any fouling, which may have
caused insulation failure or related component
damage or wear. Ensure that all components are
reinstalled correctly.
An exposed wire on the battery cable may cause a
sho
rt
to ground if the exposed area comes into
contact with a grounded surface. A battery cable
short produces heat from the battery current, which
may be a fire hazard.
An exposed wire on the ground cable between the
b
atte
ry and the disconnect switch may cause the
disconnect switch to be bypassed if the exposed
area comes into contact with a grounded surface.
This action may result in an unsafe condition for
servicing the machine. Repair components or
replace components before servicing the machine.
Fire on a machine can result in personal injury or
death. Exposed battery cables that come into
contact with a grounded connection can result in
fires. Replace cables and related parts that show
signs of wear or damage. Contact your Cat
dealer.
Wiring
Check electrical wires daily. If any of the following
conditions exist, replace parts before you operate
the machine.
• Fraying
• Signs of abrasion or wear