CYLINDER & SEAL GP-BOOM 2667988 - Caterpillar

Crushing Hazard! Keep the work tool away from the cab during operation. Personal injury or death may result if the work tool contacts the cab during operation.
For safety, one of the following may require a greater distance:
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Requirements of the job site
When swinging into any object, do not use the object to stop the swinging motion. Inspect the machine for damage if the boom is swung into a structure or an object.Repeated stopping of the swing by an object can cause structural damage.With certain boom-stick-work tool combinations, the work tool can hit the cab or front of the machine. Always check for interference when first operating a new work tool.Whenever the tracks of the machine raise off the ground while operating, lower the machine back to the ground smoothly. DO NOT DROP OR CATCH IT WITH THE HYDRAULICS. Damage to the machine can result.
With certain combinations of work tools, the third pedal can have different functions. Always check the function of the third pedal before you use the third pedal.Know the location of any power cables and any utility main. Mark the locations clearly before you operate the machine.Consult your Caterpillar dealer for special work tools that are available for use in various applications.Move the machine whenever the position for operation is not efficient. The machine can be moved forward or backward during the operating cycle.Use a comfortable travel speed while you operate the machine.Operating efficiency can be increased by using more than one machine control to perform a task.Never swing a load over a truck cab or workers.Position the truck so that material can be loaded from the rear of the truck or from the side of the truck. Load the truck evenly so that the rear axles are not overloaded.Select a work tool that is correct for the work to be performed. Work tools that do not match the work slow down the cycle.Restricted Operation
Illustration 1 g01383022Do not use the swing force to perform the following operations:
Pushing material
Separating material
DemolitionDo not swing the machine while the grapple is in the pile of material.These operations will damage the boom, the stick and the work tool and the operations will reduce