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Operation Section
switch key. Attach a "Do Not Operate" or a similar
warning tag to the joystick control.
Removal
Note: Follow the same mounting and dismounting
guidelines that are detailed in the installation section.
1. Install the engine start key. If equipped, install the
battery disconnect switch key. Start the engine.
Slowly raise the boom until boom plates (6) are
clear of location tongue (5). Stop the engine. If
equipped, remove the battery disconnect switch
key. Remove the engine start switch key.
2. Remove retaining clip (3) and pin (2). Remove
boom cylinder lock (1) from boom cylinder and
place the lock on the flat area of the main frame.
Descend from the machine.
Illustration 89 g01071445
Typical example of storage bracket
3. Stow boom cylinder lock onto the storage bracket
that is mounted on the machine. The bracket can be
mounted on the left side of the machine or on the
right side of the machine.
4. Install the engine start key. If equipped, install the
battery disconnect switch key. Start the engine and
fully lower the boom.
Operation Information
Do not operate or work on this machine unless
training has been accomplished and 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.
If the machine is positioned too close to electric power
lines, electric current will pass through the machine.
This will cause injury or death by electrocution. Keep
the machine at least 8 m (25 ft) away from electric power
lines. Always check for power lines before raising the
boom.
The instability of the machine can result in injury or
death. In order to ensure the stability during operation,
the following conditions must be observed.
The tires must be inflated correctly and the tires
must have the correct amount of ballast (if equipped).
The machine must be level.
The frame level switch must never be operated when
the boom is raised.
The frame level switch must never be operated when
the stabilizers are lowered.
The switches for the stabilizers must never be operated
when the boom is raised.
The correct load chart must be referenced for the work
tool that is installed on the machine. The specified
weights and load centers must never be exceeded.
The machine must never be moved when the boom
is raised above the carry position.
Use the frame leveling control in order to level the
machine on uneven ground. Use the level indicator in
order to verify that the frame is level.
Level the frame before you lift a load. Also, level the
frame before you lower the stabilizers. Never operate
the frame leveling control when you have raised the
boom or after you have lowered the stabilizers.
Always use the boom in order to engage the load with
the work tool. Do not move the machine in order to
engage the load with the work tool. Always use the
boom in order to position the load with the work tool. Do
not move the machine in order to place the load with
the work tool. Always use the boom in order to
disengage the load from the work tool. Do not move the