C-FRAME GP 6Y6953 - Caterpillar

Serious injury or death by electrocution can result if the machine or implements are not kept a safe distance from electrical power lines.Keep the distance at least 3 m (10 feet) plus an additional 10 mm (.4 in) for each 1,000 volts over 50,000 volts. For safety, local or state codes or jobsite operating directives, may require a greater distance.Never swing a load over a truck cab or workers.
When swinging into a ditch, do not use the ditch to stop the swinging motion. Inspect the machine for damage if the boom is swung into a bank or an object.Repeated stopping by an object can can cause structural damage if the boom is swung into a bank or an object.The bucket may hit the stabilizer cylinders of the machine or the rear of the cab with certain boom and stick combinations. Always check for interference when first operating a new work tool.Whenever the wheels of the machine raise off the ground smoothly. Do not drop or catch it with the hydraulics. Damage to the machine can result.
Never swing a load over a truck cab or over workers.Know the location of any buried cables. Mark the locations clearly before you dig.Consult your Caterpillar dealer for special bucket tips that are available for use in severe applications.Move the machine whenever the position for digging is not efficient. The machine can be moved forward or backward at any time during the operating cycle.When you perform work in close places, utilize the bucket or other implements in order to perform the following functions:
Push the machine.
Pull the machine.
Lift the wheels.Use smooth, comfortable speeds while you operate the machine.For efficient operation, use more than one control at a time, when possible.When you operate a hydraulic hammer on a machine with an extendable stick, retract the extendable stick to the transport position. Then, insert the retaining pin. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Extendable Stick Lock Control".Using an oversize bucket in rocky material slows down the cycle. Also, damage to the bucket and to other components could result.