RING-RETAINING 0950942 - Caterpillar

Most accidents involving 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 should also have the necessary training, skills and tools to perform these functions properly. Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair of this product can be dangerous and could result in injury or death. Do not operate or perform any lubrication, maintenance or repair on this product, until you have read and understood the operation, lubrication, maintenance and repair information.Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or other persons.The hazards are identified by the "Safety Alert Symbol" and followed by a "Signal Word" such as "" as shown below.
The meaning of this safety alert symbol is as follows: Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety is Involved.The message that appears under the warning, explaining the hazard, can be either written or pictorially presented.Operations that may cause product damage are identified by labels on the product and in this publication.Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. The warnings in this publication and on the product are therefore not all inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work method or operating technique not specifically recommended by Caterpillar is used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others. You should also ensure that the product will not be damaged or made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair procedures you choose.The information, specifications and illustrations in this publication are on the basis of information available at the time it was written. The specifications, torques, pressures, measurements, adjustments, illustrations and other items can change at any time. These changes can affect the service given to the product. Obtain the complete and most current information before starting any job. Caterpillar dealers have the most current information available. For a list of the most current publication form numbers available, see the Service Manual Contents Microfiche, REG1139F. Safety InformationProper repair is important to the safe and reliable operation of this product. This Service Manual outlines basic recommended procedures, some of which require special tools, devices or work methods. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND S BEFORE PERFORMING REPAIRSBasic safety precautions, skills and knowledge are listed in this Service Manual and in the descriptions of operations where hazards exist. LabelsLabels are used to provide instructions and identify specific hazards in the Service Manual and on the product.The hazards are identified by the"Safety Alert Symbol" and followed by a "Single Word" such as "" as shown below.
The meaning of this safety alert symbol is as follows:Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety is Involved.
Warning labels are used to provide instructions and identify specific hazards which if not heeded could cause bodily injury or death to you or other