RING-RETAINING 5C5306 - Caterpillar

Do not operate or work on this machine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact your Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.
Electrocution Hazard! Keep the machine and attachments a safe distance from electrical power. Stay clear 3 m (10 ft) plus twice the line insulator length. Read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions and warnings will cause serious injury or death
Machine swings. Stay back. Crushing hazard could cause serious injury or death.
In order to prevent personal injury during installation and removal of the GPS receivers, use an approved access system in order to reach the mounting locations of the GPS receivers at the top of the masts. Do not climb on the machine.
Unexpected blade movement may occur when the blade control system is in automatic mode. Unexpected blade movements that occur while mounting or dismounting the machine may result in injury or death. Before dismounting the machine, always place the automatic blade control system into manual mode and follow the machine parking procedures specified in the machine Operation Manual.
Once the system is placed in automatic mode, blade movement may occur. Blade movement may exceed 21 cm (8 inches). Injury or death from crushing could occur. Ensure that all personnel are clear of the blade before you place the system in automatic mode.
Use steps and handholds whenever you mount the machine. Use steps and handholds whenever you dismount the machine. Before you mount the machine, clean the step and the handholds. Inspect the step and handholds. Make all necessary repairs. Refer to Illustration 1.Face the machine whenever you mount the machine and whenever you dismount the machine. Maintain a three-point contact with the step and with handholds.Note: Three-point contact can be two feet and one hand. Three-point contact can also be one foot and two hands. Refer to Illustration 1.Do not mount a moving machine. Do not dismount a moving machine. Never jump off the machine. Do not try to mount the machine when you carry tools or supplies. Do not try to dismount the machine when you are carrying tools or supplies. Use a hand line to pull equipment onto the platform. Do not use any controls as handholds when you enter the cab or when you exit the cab.
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