Safety Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications Modifications of this machine, or addition of unapproved products or attachments, may affect machine stability or reliability, and may create a hazard for the operator or others near the machine. Always contact an authorized dealer before making machine modifications that change the intended use, weight or balance of the machine, or that alter machine controls, performance or reliability. TX03679,00016B7 –19–30OCT00–1/1 Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses Special work situations or machine attachments may create an environment with falling or flying objects.
Working near an overhead bank, doing demolition work, using a hydraulic hammer, or working in a wooded area, for example, may require added guarding to protect the operator. T133733 –UN–15SEP00 FOPS (falling object protective structures) and special screens or guarding should be installed when falling or flying objects may enter or damage the machine. Contact your authorized dealer for information on devices intended to provide protection in special work situations. TX03679,00016CE –19–03JAN07–1/1 TM2362 (25JUN08) 00-01-2 450DLC Excavator Repair 062508 PN=10 00 01 2 Wear Protective Equipment Guard against injury from flying pieces of metal or debris; wear goggles or safety glasses.
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job. –UN–23AUG88 Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing. Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or TS206 uncomfortable loud noises. TX03679,00016D0 –19–03JAN07–1/1