PISTON 3G4406 - Caterpillar

The clamshell can swing in all directions. Personal injury or death can result if it swings into cab or a person in the work area.Use hydraulic controls slowly and smoothly to avoid excessive and sudden clamshell swing.Never try to make any telescopic stick operation beyond the maximum allowable operating radius.Never position the telescopic stick horizontal to the ground during dumping operation. Doing this will cause a drift of the boom or telescopic stick cylinder and result in tipping.Never use the telescopic stick like a crane. Doing this can result in structural damage.Be sure to remove the additional weight if the telescopic stick is not equipped.Relieve all pressure from the hydraulic system before any hydraulic lines, fittings or related items are disconnected or removed.Beware of reduced stability of the machine, if equipped with the telescopic stick. Be careful to avoid tipping when working or traveling on a slope.