TM 5-3895-382-24Important Safety InformationMost 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 topotential 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 theoperation, lubrication, maintenance and repair information.Safety precautions and warnings am provided in this manual and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injuryor 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 "WARNING" 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 NOTICE 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 onthe product a therefore not all inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work method or operating technique not specifically recommended byCaterpillar is used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others. You should also ensure that the product will not bedamaged 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. Thesechanges 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, seethe Service Manual Contents Microfiche, REG1139F.When replacement parts am required for this productCaterpillar recommends using Caterpillar replacementparts or parts with equivalent specifications including, butnot limited to, physical dimensions, type, strength andmaterial.Failure to heed this warning can lead to premature failures,product damage, personal injury or death.15-2
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