HARVESTING HEAD DRIVE

Safety Tigercat H845C/LH845C Harvester

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

If acid is accidentally splashed into your eyes, flush immediately with clean water and get medical attention. Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery; it can explode. Disconnect battery before working on electrical systems as follows: - turn off master switch in cab - disconnect negative starter motor cable from both battery posts - disconnect positive master solenoid cable from both battery posts Connect ground terminal last when reconnecting. Do not short out battery terminals for any reason. Serious burns or an explosion can result.

Avoid Injury from Backover Accidents

Before moving machine, be sure all persons are clear of the area. Always be alert for bystanders moving into the work area. Use horn to warn bystanders before moving the machine. When using a signal person, keep the person in view at all times. Always be sure the signal person is clear before backing up. To avoid backover accidents:

CAUTION

Lead-acid batteries contain sulphuric acid which can severely damage eyes or skin on contact. Always wear a safety face shield, rubber gloves and protective clothing to reduce risk of accidents. Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gasses. Keep arcs, sparks, open flames and lighted tobacco a safe distance from the batteries.

• Always look around before you back up. Be sure that everyone is clear. • Keep motion warning alarm in working condition. The motion warning alarm must sound when the machine is moving in forward or reverse. • Use a signal person when backing up if view is obstructed. Always keep the signal person in view. • Learn the meaning of all flags, signs and markings on the job site and who is responsible for signalling. • Keep windows, mirrors and lights in good condition. • Dust, heavy rain, fog, snow etc. can reduce visibility. As visibility decreases, reduce speed and use proper lighting.

Tigercat H845C/LH845C Harvester Safety

OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Shut off engine when refueling - DO NOT refuel the engine while smoking or near open flame or sparks. Attach a grounding strap to an unpainted metal surface on the machine if the refueling tank or nozzle is so equipped. Check that no other personnel have moved into a hazardous area before starting the machine. Sound the machine horn before starting the machine.

The operator’s seat is equipped with lap and shoulder harness belts. Use both of these restraint systems at all times when operating the machine. Start the engine according to the instructions in this manual. Refer to OPERATING MACHINE in SECTION 2 of the OPERATOR'S MANUAL.

WARNING

Never use a liquid starting aid to start an engine. THIS MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A COMPUTER CONTROLLED HEATING ELEMENT IN THE ENGINE INTAKE SYSTEM. STARTING FLUIDS WILL EXPLODE ON CONTACT WITH THE HEATING ELEMENT.

Before moving the machine to the work site, check to ensure that all doors, panels, and access covers are installed properly and secured.

CAB EXITS

There are three ways to exit the cab in case of an emergency. 1. Front door, this is also the main point of entry and is the only door that should be used under normal operating conditions to enter or leave the cab. This door is also equipped with a SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH. See

SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH ON FRONT

DOOR in THIS SECTION. 2. Side door, should be used for emergency exits only. Do not use this door to routinely enter or leave the cab. This door is not equipped with a safety interlock switch and therefore when left open will not deactivate the pilot controls in the cab. ALWAYS SHUT

OFF engine before using the side door exit. 3. Escape hatch, this is a third cab exit for use if the side exit or front door exit become blocked.

This hatch is not equipped with a safety interlock switch and therefore when left open will not deactivate the pilot controls in the cab.

ALWAYS SHUT OFF engine before using the escape hatch exit. It is important that the operator of the machine be familiar with these emergency exits and how to use them. All operators should practice using all the cab exits to become familiar with escape procedures should they need to perform them in the dark, when the machine is in a rolled position, or other possible adverse condition. All three exits should be checked to make sure that they are operational and will function in an emergency. The safety interlock mechanism on the front door or the side door and escape hatch retaining mechanisms must not be tampered with or defeated.

IMPORTANT!

Unlock both doors before operating machine to allow opening from the outside in case of an emergency. Make sure that the doors are operational, open the doors twice, once using the exterior latch handle and once using the interior handle. For additional information, refer to EMERGENCY EXITS in SECTION 2 of the OPERATOR'S MANUAL.