SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE INFORMATION FOR LOHMANN & STOLTERFOHT Caterpillar

Safety regulations

General advice

* Make yourself familiar with the equipment of the machine.

* Only operate the machine if your are completely familiar with the operating and control elements as well as the functioning of the machine.

* Use your safety equipment like helmet, safety shoes and hearing protection.

* Make yourself familiar with your working field.

* Only operate the machine for its intended purpose.

Please observe the guidelines of the Professional association and the machine manufacturer.

Before starting

* Observe operating instructions before starting.

* Check the machine for remarkable faults.

* Do not operate the machine with defective instruments, warning lights or control elements.

* All safety devices must be in a secure position.

* Do not carry with you movable objects or secure them to the machine.

* Keep oily and inflammable material away from the machine.

* Before entering the driver's cabin, check if persons or obstacles are beside or beneath the machine.

* Be careful when entering the driver's cabin, use stairs and handles.

* Adjust your seat before starting.

Start

* When starting all operating levers must be in "neutral position".

* Only start the machine from the driver's seat.

* Check the indicating instruments after start to assure that all functions are in order.

* Do not leave the machine unobserved when the motor is running.

* When starting with battery cables connect plus with plus and minus with minus. Always connect mass cable (minus) at last and cut off at first.

Attention

* Exhaust gas is dangerous. Assure sufficient fresh air when starting in closed rooms!

Hydraulic equipment

1. Hydraulic equipment is standing under high pressure.

High pressure fluids (fuel, hydraulic oil) which escape under high pressure can penetrate the skin and cause heavy injuries. Therefore immediately consult a doctor as otherwise heavy infections can be caused.

2. When searching leakages use appropriate auxiliary devices because of the danger of accidents.

3. Before working at the hydraulic equipment, lower pressure to zero and lower working arms of the machine.

4. When working at the hydraulic equipment, absolutely stop motor and secure tractor against rolling away (parking brake, shim)!

5. When connecting hydraulic cylinders and motor pay attention to correct connection of hydraulic flexible hoses.

6. In case of exchanging the ports, the functions are vice versa (f. ex. lift-up/lower) - danger of accidents!

7. Check hydraulic flexible hoses regularly and replace them in case of damage or wear! The new hose pipes must comply with the technical requirements of the machine manufacturer!

Orderly disposal or recycling of oil, fuel and filters!