PANEL GP-INSTRUMENT 1637356 - Caterpillar

Batteries
Battery electrolyte contains acid and can cause injury. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Wash hands after touching batteries and connectors. Use of gloves is recommended. Always wear protective glasses when working with batteries.Batteries give off flammable fumes which can explode. Always thaw a frozen battery before jump starting. Frozen batteries can explode. Do not smoke when observing the battery electrolyte levels.Fire or Explosion Prevention
Determine whether the engine will be operated in an environment in which combustible gases could be drawn through the air inlet system. These gases could cause the engine to overspeed, which in turn could seriously damage the engine and result in bodily injury or property damage. If your application involves the presence of combustible gases, consult your Caterpillar dealer to obtain additional information concerning protection devices suitable for the application involved.If equipped with an air conditioner, do not smoke when servicing, charging or working around air conditioner leaks. Inhaling freon gas through a lit cigarette or other smoking method, or inhaling fumes released from a flame contacting freon could cause bodily harm or death. DO NOT allow these situations to occur when servicing air conditioners or where freon gas may be present.All fuels, most lubricants and some coolant mixtures are flammable. Diesel fuel is flammable. Gasoline is flammable. The mixture of diesel and gasoline fumes are extremely explosive. Do not smoke while refueling or in a refueling area.Keep all fuels and lubricants stored in properly marked containers and away from all unauthorized persons.Store all oily rags or other flammable material in a protective container, in a safe place. Remove all flammable materials such as fuel, oil and other debris before they accumulate on the truck engine. Do not expose the engine to flames, burning brush, etc, if at all possible.Do not weld or flame cut on pipes or tubes that contain flammable fluids. Clean them thoroughly with nonflammable solvent before welding or flame cutting on them.Exhaust shields (if equipped), which protect hot exhaust components from oil or fuel spray in the event of a line, tube or seal failure, must be installed correctly.Provide adequate and proper waste oil disposal. Oil and fuel filters must be properly installed and housing covers tightened to proper torque when being changed.Fire Extinguisher
Have a fire extinguisher available and know how to use it. Inspect and have it serviced as recommended on its instruction plate.Crushing or Cutting Prevention
Support equipment and attachments properly when working beneath them. Never work under a partially tilted cab unless it is properly secured.Never attempt adjustments while the engine is running unless otherwise specified in this manual. Stay clear of all rotating and moving parts. Guards should be in place whenever maintenance is not being performed. Keep objects away from moving fan blades. They will throw or cut any object or tool that falls or is pushed into them.Wear protective glasses when striking objects to avoid injury to your eyes. Chips or other debris can fly off objects when struck. Make sure no one can