TM 5-3895-382-10 Safety Section 4-7 Safety Caution should be used to avoid inhaling dust that might be generated when handling components containing asbestos fibers. If this dust is inhaled, it can be hazardous to your health. Components in products that might contain asbestos fibers are brake pads, brake band and lining assemblies, clutch plates and some gaskets. The asbestos used in these components is usually bound in a resin or sealed in some way. Normal handling is not hazardous as long as airborne dust which contains asbestos is not generated. If dust which can contain asbestos is present, there are several common sense guidelines that should be followed. Never use compressed air for cleaning. Avoid brushing or grinding of asbestos containing materials. For cleanup, use wet methods or a vacuum equipped with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. Use exhaust ventilation on permanent machining jobs. Wear an approved respirator if there is no other way to control the dust. Comply with applicable rules and regulations for the work place (for example in the U.S.A., OSHA requirements as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.1001). Follow environmental rules and regulations for disposal of asbestos. Avoid areas where asbestos particles might be in the air. Crushing or Cutting Prevention Connect steering frame lock link between front and rear frames before lifting machine, transporting machine on another vehicle, or performing service near center of machine. Support equipment and attachments properly when working beneath them. Do not depend on hydraulic cylinders to hold them up. An attachment can fall if a control is moved, or if a hydraulic line breaks. Never attempt adjustments while the machine is moving or the engine is running unless otherwise specified. Where there are attachment linkages, the clearance in the linkage area will increase or decrease with movement of the attachment. Stay clear of all rotating and moving parts. Keep objects away from moving fan blades. They will throw or cut any object or tool that falls or is pushed into them. Do not use a kinked or frayed wire rope cable. Wear gloves when handling wire rope cable. Retainer pins, when struck with force, can fly out and injure nearby persons. Make sure the area is clear of people when driving retainer pins. Wear protective glasses when striking a retainer pin to avoid injury to your eyes. Chips or other debris can fly off objects when struck. Make sure no one can be injured by flying debris before striking any object. Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) or Falling Objects Protective Structure (FOPS) ROPS or FOPS is a guard located above the operator's compartment and secured to the machine. To avoid possible weakening of the ROPS or FOPS, consult a Caterpillar dealer before altering, by adding weight to, welding on, or cutting or drilling holes into the structure. Any alteration not specifically authorized by Caterpillar invalidates Caterpillar's ROPS and FOPS certification. The protection offered by this ROPS/FOPS will be impaired if it has been subjected to structural damage. Structural damage can be caused by an overturn accident, by falling objects, etc. Do not mount any item such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits and lights by welding brackets to or drilling holes in any ROPS/FOPS structure. See your Caterpillar dealer for mounting guidelines. Burn Prevention Coolant At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns. Steam can cause personal injury.