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TM5-2430-200-10
Safety Section
Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Most accidents involving product operation, maintenance and repair are caused by failure to observe basic
safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous
situations before an accident occurs. A person must e alert to potential hazards. This person should also
have the necessary training, skills and tools to perform these functions properly.
Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair of this product can e dangerous
and could result in injury or death.
Do not operate or perform any lubrication, maintenance or repair on this product, until you
have read and understood the operation, lubrication, maintenance and repair information.
Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product. If these hazard warnings
are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or other persons.
The hazards are identified by the “Safety Alert Symbol” and followed by a “Signal Word” such as
“WARNING” as shown below.
The meaning of this safety alert symbol is as follows:
The message that appears under the warning, explaining the hazard can be either written or pictorially
presented.
Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety is Involved
NOTICE
Operations that may cause product damage are identified by NOTICE labels on the product and in this
publication.
Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. The
warnings in this publication and on the product are therefore not all inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work
method or operating technique not specifically recommended by caterpillar is used, you must satisfy
yourself that it is safe for you and others. You should also ensure that the product will not be damaged or
made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair procedures you choose.
The information, specifications, and illustrations in this publication are on the basis of information available
at the time it was written, The specifications, torques, pressures, measurements, adjustments, illustrations,
and other items can change at any time. These changes can affect the service given to the product. Obtain
the complete and most current information before starting any job. TACOM and Caterpillar dealers will have
the most current information available. For a list of the most current publication form numbers available, see
the Caterpillar Service Manual contents Microfiche, REG1139F.
