Safety
TM 5-3805-248-14&P-1
Safety Practices
Use steps and grab irons located on the
machine. Face the machine when mount-
ing or dismounting. Do not jump off the
machine.
Do not operate this machine until you have
read and understand the instructions in
Do not use the steering wheel as a hand-
the Operator's Guide. Improper operation
hold. The machine could articulate.
is dangerous, and could result in injury or
death.
To avoid possible weakening of the Roll-
over Protective Structure (ROPS), consult
a Caterpillar dealer before altering the
ROPS in any way.
control
Actuation of the
The protection offered by the ROPS will be
cause movement - reducing hitch
impaired if it has been subjected to struc-
clearances suddenly.
tural damage.
