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Battery and battery cables – CAT Caterpillar Wheel Tractor-Scraper 627G User Manual

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Safety Section

Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention

Always perform a Walk-Around Inspection, which

may help you identify a fire hazard. Do not operate

a machine when a fire hazard exists. Contact your

Caterpillar dealer for service.

Understand the use of the primary exit and alternative

exit on the machine. Refer to Operation and

Maintenance Manual, “Alternative Exit”.

Do not operate a machine with a fluid leak. Repair

leaks and clean up fluids before resuming machine

operation. Fluids that are leaking or spilled onto hot

surfaces or onto electrical components can cause a

fire. A fire may cause personal injury or death.

Remove flammable material such as leaves, twigs,

papers, trash, etc. These items may accumulate in

the engine compartment or around other hot areas

and hot parts on the machine.

Keep the access doors to major machine

compartments closed and access doors in working

condition in order to permit the use of fire suppression

equipment, in case a fire should occur.

Clean all accumulations of flammable materials such

as fuel, oil and debris from the machine.

Do not operate the machine near any flame.

Keep shields in place. Exhaust shields (if equipped)

protect hot exhaust components from oil spray or fuel

spray in case of a break in a line, in a hose, or in a

seal. Exhaust shields must be installed correctly.

Do not weld or flame cut on tanks or lines that contain

flammable fluids or flammable material. Empty and

purge the lines and tanks. Then clean the lines and

tanks with a nonflammable solvent prior to welding

or flame cutting. Ensure that the components are

properly grounded in order to avoid unwanted arcs.

Dust that is generated from repairing nonmetallic

hoods or fenders may be flammable and/or explosive.

Repair such components in a well ventilated area

away from open flames or sparks. Use suitable

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).

Inspect all lines and hoses for wear or deterioration.

Replace damaged lines and hoses. The lines and

the hoses should have adequate support and secure

clamps. Tighten all connections to the recommended

torque. Damage to the protective cover or insulation

may provide fuel for fires.

Store fuels and lubricants in properly marked

containers away from unauthorized personnel. Store

oily rags and flammable materials in protective

containers. Do not smoke in areas that are used for

storing flammable materials.

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Use caution when you are fueling a machine. Do not

smoke while you are fueling a machine. Do not fuel

a machine near open flames or sparks. Always stop

the engine before fueling. Fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Properly clean areas of spillage.

Follow practices for safe fueling that are described

in the “Operation” section of the Operation and

Maintenance Manual section and follow local

regulations. Never store flammable fluids in the

operator compartment of the machine.

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