PISTON 3588527 - Caterpillar

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This Special Instruction provides instruction for installation, configuration and troubleshooting of the Product Link PL421 Electronic Control Module (ECM).Note: Within this document, ECM is synonymous with the PL421 module.Important Safety Information
Work safely. Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs.A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person must also have the necessary training, skills, and tools in order to perform these functions properly.Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this instruction and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons. Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance of a potential hazard. Therefore, the warnings in this publication and the warnings that are on the product are not all inclusive. Avoid using a tool, a procedure, a work method, or operating technique that is not recommended by Caterpillar. If used, ensure the safety of the operating personnel and others. Ensure that the product will not be damaged or the product will be made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance, or the repair procedures.
Accidental engine starting can cause injury or death to personnel working on the equipment.To avoid accidental engine starting, disconnect the battery cable from the negative (−) battery terminal. Completely tape all metal surfaces of the disconnected battery cable end in order to prevent contact with other metal surfaces which could activate the engine electrical system.Place a Do Not Operate tag at the Start/Stop switch location to inform personnel that the equipment is being worked on.
Personal injury or death can result when voiding this certification.Structural damage, an overturn, modification, alteration, or improper repair can impair the Rollover Protective Structure's (ROPS) protection capability thereby voiding this certification.Do not drill holes in the ROPS. Do not weld on the ROPS unless welding is specified in the procedure. Place welds only at the locations that are specified in the procedure.To avoid possible weakening of this ROPS, consult a Caterpillar dealer before altering this ROPS in any way. The protection offered by this ROPS will be impaired if it has been subjected to structural damage.Consult a Caterpillar dealer to determine this structure's limitations without voiding its certification.
Operation in a Blast Site
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FilmThe warning film in Illustration 1 can be found in a location such as the dash. The warning film will be clearly visible to the operator during the normal operation of the machine.
This machine is equipped with a Caterpillar Product Link communication device. When electric detonators are used, this communication device should