GEAR 5B9565 - Caterpillar

Do not operate or work on this machine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact your Cat dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.
Failure to use an approved access system during installation and removal of components could result in slipping and falling which could result in personal injury or death. To prevent injury or death, use an approved access system to reach the appropriate mounting locations of the components. Do not climb on the machine. Maintain three-points of contact and/or use a safety harness.
Unexpected blade movement may occur when the blade control system is in automatic mode. Unexpected blade movements that occur while mounting or dismounting the machine may result in injury or death. Before dismounting the machine, always place the automatic blade control system into manual mode and follow the machine parking procedures specified in the machine Operation Manual.
Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention
Support the equipment properly when you work beneath the equipment. Do not depend on the hydraulic cylinders to hold up the equipment. An attachment can fall if a control is moved, or if a hydraulic line breaks.Unless you are instructed otherwise, never attempt adjustments while the machine is moving. Also, never attempt adjustments while the engine is running.Whenever there are attachment control linkages, the clearance in the linkage area will increase or the clearance in the linkage area will decrease with movement of the attachment. Stay clear of all rotating and moving parts.Keep objects away from moving fan blades. The fan blade will throw objects or cut objects. Do not use a kinked wire cable or a frayed wire cable. Wear gloves when you handle wire cable. When you strike a retainer pin with force, the retainer pin can fly out. The loose retainer pin can injure personnel. Make sure that the area is clear of people when you strike a retainer pin.In order to avoid injury to your eyes, Wear protective glasses when you strike a retainer pin.Chips or other debris can fly off objects when you strike the objects. Make sure that no one can be injured by flying debris before striking any object.Operation
Clear all personnel from the machine and from the area.Clear all obstacles from the path of the machine. Beware of hazards (wires, ditches, and so on).Be sure that all windows are clean.Secure the doors and the windows in the open position or in the shut position.Adjust the rear mirrors (if equipped) for the best visibility close to the machine.Make sure that the horn, the travel alarm (if equipped), and all other warning devices are working properly.Fasten the seat belt securely.Warm up the engine and the hydraulic oil before operating the machine.Only operate the machine while you are in a seat. The seat belt must be fastened while you operate the machine. Only operate the controls while the engine is running.While you operate the