24 31200243 Safety Section Machine Security System (9) If equipped, this message is located on the left side of the steering column ahead of the engine start switch. Illustration 20 g00702020 Wear a hard hat, protective glasses, and other protective equipment, as required. Illustration 18 g00951606 Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can snag on controls or on other parts of the equipment. This machine is equipped with a security system. Read the Operation and Maintenance Manual before you operate the machine. Make sure that all protective guards and all covers are secured in place on the equipment. Keep the equipment free from foreign material.
Remove debris, oil, tools, and other items from the deck, from walkways, and from steps. General Hazard Information Secure all loose items such as lunch boxes, tools, and other items that are not a part of the equipment. Know the appropriate work site hand signals and the personnel that are authorized to give the hand signals. Accept hand signals from one person only. Do not smoke when you service an air conditioner. Also, do not smoke if refrigerant gas may be present. Inhaling the fumes that are released from a flame that contacts air conditioner refrigerant can cause bodily harm or death.
Inhaling gas from air conditioner refrigerant through a lighted cigarette can cause bodily harm or death. Never put maintenance fluids into glass containers. Drain all liquids into a suitable container. Illustration 19 g00104545 Attach a "Do Not Operate" warning tag or a similar warning tag to the start switch or to the controls before you service the equipment or before you repair the equipment. These warning tags are available from your Caterpillar dealer. Obey all local regulations for the disposal of liquids. Use all cleaning solutions with care. Report all necessary repairs. Do not allow unauthorized personnel on the equipment.
Know the width of your equipment in order to maintain proper clearance when you operate the equipment near fences or near boundary obstacles. Unless you are instructed otherwise, perform maintenance with the equipment in the servicing position. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual for the procedure for placing the equipment in the servicing position. Be aware of high voltage power lines and power cables that are buried. If the machine comes in contact with these hazards, serious injury or death will occur from electrocution.