PLATE AS 2389812 - Caterpillar

The safety practices described in this manual are meant as guidelines for safe operation under most conditions and are meant to supplement any safety rules and/or laws that may be in force in your area.Before operating the grapple, familiarize yourself with those laws and regulations and make sure the machine you are operating is fitted with the equipment necessary to comply with them.Your safety and the safety of others results from putting into practice your knowledge of the correct operating procedures.The word "machine" in these instructions refers to the grapple and the skidder or crawler to which it is mounted. This Safety Alert symbol means Attention! Be Aware! Your safety is involved!The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on machines, safety signs, in manuals or elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury, machine damage, or death. Follow the instructions in the safety message. Why is SAFETY important to YOU? Accidents disable and kill. Accidents cost money. Accidents can be avoided.Signal Words
A warning identifies a hazard which can result in serious injury or death if precautions are not taken.
Is used where failure to follow procedures may cause personal injury, machine or part damage and future malfunction.
Additional signal words that are not preceded by the attention symbol are: IMPORTANT: A statement preceded by the word "IMPORTANT" is information that possesses special significance. A statement preceded by the word "NOTE" is information that you must be aware of.Personal Safety
Before operating the grapple, make sure that you clearly understand how to operate the machine and are thoroughly familiar with all controls.
Never operate this machine while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you use prescription or over-the-counter drugs, you should seek medical advice on whether or not you can safely operate a log skidder. If you are subject to dizziness, seizures or severe motion disturbance, you should not operate any machinery.
Wear appropriate protective clothing and personal safety equipment including protective glasses, hard hat, gloves, protective shoes and hearing protection and any special equipment called for by the job conditions.
1. Before starting the machine's engine, adjust the seat and fasten the seat belt and operator restraints (if so equipped). Make sure mirrors and other aids to visibility and safe operation are adjusted for your own use.2. Before getting off the machine, always lower grapple to the ground; stop the engine; operate all controls to relieve hydraulic pressure; lock the controls; engage the park lock; remove the start switch key; and unbuckle the seat belt and/or raise the operator restraint (if so equipped).3. Never operate the machine in an enclosed area. Provide good ventilation to replace exhaust fumes with fresh air.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause serious injury or death. If anyone is injured by the penetration of hydraulic fluid, obtain medical attention immediately.
4. Do not use your hand to check for hydraulic leaks; use a piece of cardboard or paper. Do not attempt to repair or tighten any hydraulic hose or fitting when the