1989 Force PLAIN WASHER

Introduction
European Union Compliant, CE, WEEE MarkedImportant Safety Information
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Think Safety
Most accidents that involve 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.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 to other persons.The hazards are identified by the Safety Alert Symbol and followed by a Signal Word such as “DANGER”, “”, or “CAUTION”. The Safety Alert “” label is shown below.A non-exhaustive list of 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 that is not recommended by Caterpillar is used, the operator must be sure that the procedures are safe. The operator must also be sure that the product will not be damaged or made unsafe by any unspecified procedures.Literature Information
This manual contains safety information, operation instructions, and maintenance information and should be stored with the tool group.Some photographs or illustrations in this publication may show details that can be different from your service tool. Guards and covers might have been removed for illustrative purposes.Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have caused changes to your service tool, which are not included in this publication.Whenever a question arises regarding your service tool or this publication, consult Dealer Service Tools (DST) for the latest available information.Safety Section
The Safety Section lists basic safety precautions.Read and understand the basic precautions listed in the Safety Section before operating or performing maintenance and repair on this service tool.General Information Section
The General Information Section describes tooling functions and features. This section provides useful information on individual parts, extra tooling, and resources.Operation Section
The Operation Section is a reference for the new operator and a refresher for the experienced operator.Photographs and illustrations guide the operator through correct procedures for using the tool group.Operating techniques outlined in this publication are basic. Skill and techniques develop as the operator gains knowledge of the service tool and tool capabilities.Maintenance Section
The Maintenance Section is a guide to tool inspection, cleaning, storage, and tool disposal.Safety Section
General Hazard
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Wear a hard hat, protective glasses, and other protective equipment, as required. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can snag on controls or on other parts of the equipment. Make sure that all protective guards and all covers are secured in place on the equipment.Know the appropriate work site hand signals and the personnel that are authorized to give the hand signals. Accept hand signals from one person only.Obey all local regulations for the disposal of liquids.Do not allow unauthorized personnel on the equipment.Unless you are instructed otherwise, perform maintenance with the equipment in the servicing position. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the procedure for placing the equipment in the servicing position.Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention
Support the equipment properly before you perform any work or maintenance beneath that equipment. Do not depend on the hydraulic cylinders to hold up the equipment. Equipment can fall if a control is moved, or if a hydraulic line breaks.Stay clear of all rotating and moving parts.Safety Icon Nomenclature
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 Cat dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.
Personal injury or death can result from improper lifting or blocking.When a hoist or jack is used to lift any part or component, stand clear of the area. Be sure the hoist or jack has the correct capacity to lift a component. Install blocks or stands before performance of any work under a heavy component.Approximate weights of the components are shown. Clean all surfaces where parts are to be installed.
To avoid injury do not stand on or between implement and machine while operating lift control.
Personal Protection/Important Information
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Personal Protection/Important Information
Hazard Avoidance