John Deere 450CLC Excavator — Avoid High-Pressure Oils

Safety—General Precautions Inspect Machine Inspect machine carefully each day by walking around it before starting. Keep all guards and shields in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage and replace worn or broken parts immediately. Pay special attention to hydraulic hoses and electrical wiring. T6607AQ —UN—15APR13 TX03679,0001734 -19-03JAN07-1/1 Stay Clear of Moving Parts Entanglements in moving parts can cause serious injury. T133592 —UN—15APR13 Stop engine before examining, adjusting or maintaining any part of machine with moving parts. Keep guards and shields in place. Replace any guard or shield that has been removed for access as soon as service or repair is complete.

TX03679,00016D2 -19-03JAN07-1/1 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids Inspect hydraulic hoses periodically at least once per year for leakage, kinking, cuts, cracks, abrasion, blisters, corrosion, exposed wire braid or any other signs of wear or damage. Replace worn or damaged hose assemblies immediately with John Deere approved replacement parts. X9811 —UN—23AUG88 Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source.

Such information is available in English from Deere & Company Medical Department in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A., by calling 1-800-822-8262 or +1 309-748-5636. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high-pressure fluids. If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar DX,FLUID -19-12OCT11-1/1 1-2-3 060313 PN=18