12 31200243 Safety Section Forks (5) Do Not Weld On The ROPS/FOPS Structure (6) This safety message is positioned on the panel at the right side of the operator station. This safety message is positioned behind the seat near the window. g01059274 g01211890 Side loading of the forks may cause premature failure of the forks and thus a crush hazard which may cause personal injury or death. Never push loads with the forks and inspect the forks daily for any twisting or bending observed in the forks. Should twisting or bending be observed, change the fork(s) prior to any lifting operation. Read the Operation and Maintenance Manual for more information about the correct use of the forks.
Structural damage, an overturn, modification, alteration, or improper repair can impair this structure's protection capability thereby voiding this certification. Do not weld on or drill holes in the structure. This will void the certification. Consult a Caterpillar dealer to determine this structure's limitations without voiding its certification. This machine has been certified to the standards that are listed on the certification film. The maximum mass of the machine, which includes the operator and the attachments without a payload, should not exceed the mass on the certification film. A typical example of the warning film and certification film are shown above.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Guards (Operator Protection)" for more information.