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Safety Section
Before Operation
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Befo re Operation
SMCS Code: 7000
A video tape is a
vailable in English in North American
format for the machine. Contact your Caterpillar
dealer in order to obtain a copy of Skid Steer Safety
and Operating
Tips, AEVN4482. The video tape
should be viewed by every person that operates the
machine.
Clear all personnel from the machine and from the
area.
Clear all obstacles from the path of the machine.
Beware of hazards such as wires, ditches, etc.
Make sure that all windows are clean. Secure all
doors in the closed position. Secure the windows in
the open pos
ition or in the shut position.
Make sure that the machine horn (if equipped), the
backup alar
m (if equipped) and all other warning
devices are working properly.
Fasten the s
eat b elt securely. Lower the armrest.
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Operation
SMCS Code: 7000
Only operate the machine while you are in the seat.
The seat belt must be fastened while you operate the
machine. Only operate the controls while the engine
is running.
Beforeyoumovethemachine,youmustbecertain
that no one will be endangered.
While you operate the machine and the work tool
slowly in an open area, check for proper operation of
all controls and all protective devices.
Do not allow riders on the machine.
Note any needed repairs during machine operation.
Report any needed repairs.
Use only Caterpillar Approved Work Tools on this
machine. Obey all the lift restrictions. Refer to
Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Caterpillar
Approved Work Tools” for the approved work tools
and the lift restriction information.
Carry work tool
s low. Lower the lift arms fully. Tilt
back the work tool in order to keep the work tool off
of the ground. Do not go close to the edge of a cliff,
an excavation
, or an overhang.
If the machine begins to sideslip downward on a
slope, immed
iately remove the load and move the
machine backward down the slope.
Avoid any con
ditions that can lead to tipping the
machine. The machine can tip when you work on
banks and on slopes. Also, the machine can tip
when you cros
s ditches, ridges or other unexpected
obstacles. Never exceed a slope that is greater than
3 to 1 (18.4 degrees).
Maintain control of the machine. Do not overload the
machine beyond the machine capacity.
Never straddle a wire cable. Never allow personnel
to straddle a wire cable.
Know the maximum dimensions of your machine.
Always keep
the Rollover Protective Structure
(ROPS) installed during machine operation.
Machine Ope
rating Temperature Range. The
machine must function satisfactorily in the anticipated
ambient temperature limits that are encountered
during ope
ration. The minimum limits of items that
will effect the safe operation of the machine to
be considered are 0-100% relative humidity for
−32 °C (−25
°F) to 43 °C (109.4 °F) temperatures
unless otherwise specified in marketing functional
specification.
Observe any local government regulations when you
use the machine to lift heavy objects.
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Work Tools
SMCS Code: 6700
Only use work tools that are approved by Caterpillar
for use on Caterpillar machines. Refer to the
Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Caterpillar
Approved Work Tools”.
If you are in doubt about the compatibility of a
particular work tool with your machine, consult your
Caterpillar dealer.
Make sure that all necessary guarding is in place on
the host machine and on the work tool.