SCREEN 5029724 - Caterpillar

The bucket can interfere with the cab on machines equipped with a VA boom or a one piece boom with a long stick.Know the machine's linkage movement extremes. Keep bucket and other work tools away from the cab at all times to avoid personal injury.Some work tools can swing in all directions. Personal injury may result if the work tool swings into the cab or into a person in the work area.The VA cylinder can interfere with the raised stabilizer. Know the linkage movement extremes and keep the VA cylinder away from raised stabilizers at all times to avoid possible personal injury.Know the maximum height and reach of your machine. Serious injury or death by electrocution can occur if the machine or the work tools are not kept a safe distance from electrical power lines. Keep the distance at least 3000 mm (118 inch) plus an additional 10 mm (0.4 inch) for each 1000 volts over 50000 volts.
Note: The machine must function satisfactorily in the anticipated ambient temperature limits that are encountered during operation. The standard machine configuration is intended for use within an ambient temperature range of −18 °C (0 °F) to 43 °C (109 °F). Special configurations for different ambient temperatures may be available. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for additional information on special configurations of your machine.Make sure that no personnel are on the machine or near the machine to prevent any personal injury. Always keep the machine under control to prevent injury.Reduce the engine speed when you maneuver the machine in tight quarters and when you drive over an incline.Select the necessary travel speed range before you drive downgrade. Do not change the travel speed range while you drive downhill.Use the same travel speed on a downgrade and on an upgrade.When you travel for any distance, keep the stick inward and carry the boom in a low position.When you drive up a steep grade, keep the boom as close to the ground as possible.When you travel uphill or you travel downhill, keep the boom on the uphill side of the machine.
Adjust the operator seat.
Fasten the seat belt.
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Turn the engine speed dial to the desired operating range.
Move the hydraulic lockout control to the UNLOCKED position.
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Raise the boom enough to provide sufficient ground clearance.
Select the desired travel speed by operating the travel speed control switch.
Make sure that the position of the upper structure and of the undercarriage is known before you move the machine. The drive sprockets should be at the rear of the machine.Note: The directional steering controls will operate normally if the drive sprockets are at the rear of the machine and the idlers are at the front of the machine and under the cab. When the sprockets are under the cab, the travel controls will operate backward.
Turn the engine speed dial to increase the engine speed (rpm) to the desired speed.
Push both travel levers forward at the same time to travel forward. If both travel levers are pushed farther, the travel speed