HEAD 1711234 - Caterpillar

Operating Temperature Range. The machine must function satisfactorily in the anticipated ambient temperature limits that are encountered during operation. The minimum limits of items that will affect the safe operation of the machine to be considered are 0-100% relative humidity for −24 °C (−11 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F) temperatures.Limiting Conditions and Criteria. Limiting conditions are immediate issues with this machine that must be addressed prior to continuing operation.The Safety Section of the Operation and Maintenance Manual describes limiting condition criteria for replacing items such as safety messages, seat belt and mounting hardware, lines, tubes, hoses, battery cables and related parts, electrical wires, and repairing any fluid leak.The Maintenance Interval Schedule in the Operation and Maintenance Manual describes limiting condition criteria that require repair or replacement for items (if equipped) such as alarms, horns, braking system, steering system, and rollover protective structures.The Monitoring System (if equipped) described in the Operation Section of the Operation and Maintenance Manual provides information on limiting condition criteria, including a warning level that requires immediate shutdown of the machine.Machine Operation. For machines that are equipped with a ROPS, a seat belt should be worn at all times during machine operation to prevent serious injury or death in the event of an accident or machine overturn. Failure to wear a seat belt during machine operation may result in serious injury or death.For machines that are NOT equipped with a ROPS, falling from a machine could cause serious injury or death. Seat belts should be worn when driving the machine on public roads.Only operate the machine while you are in a seat. Only operate the controls while the engine is running.While you operate the machine slowly in an open area, check for proper operation of all controls and all protective devices.Make sure that no personnel will be endangered before you move the machine.Do not allow riders on the machine unless the machine has the following equipment:
additional seat
additional seat beltNever use the work tool as a work platform.Note any needed repairs during machine operation. Report any needed repairs.Carry attachments approximately 40 cm (15 inches) above ground level. Do not go close to the edge of a cliff, an excavation, or an overhang.If the machine begins to sideslip downward on a grade, immediately remove the load and turn the machine downhill.Avoid any conditions that can lead to tipping the machine. The machine can tip when you work on hills, on banks and on slopes. Also, the machine can tip when you cross ditches, ridges, or other unexpected obstructions.Avoid operating the machine across the slope. When possible, operate the machine up the slopes and down the slopes.Maintain control of the machine. Do not overload the machine beyond the machine capacity.Never straddle a wire cable. Never allow other personnel to straddle a wire cable.Know the maximum dimensions of your machine.