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Tigercat T234B Loader

OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety

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Shut off engine when refuelling – DO NOT refuel the engine while smoking or near open flame or sparks. 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 a lap belt. Use the lap belt at all times when operating the machine. Start the engine according to the instructions in this manual. Refer to OPERATING MACHINE in SECTION 2.

WARNING

• EXPLOSION HAZARD. • DO NOT USE ETHER. • ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH

HEATER STARTING AID. • USE OF ETHER COULD

RESULT IN DEATH OR

SERIOUS INJURY.

36782BENG R0

Never use a liquid staring 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.

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DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) may irritate eyes or skin. Do not get in eyes. Do not get on skin. First Aid treatment: DEF Contains Urea. If swallowed call a Poison Control Center or doctor immediately. Do not induce vomiting. If in eyes rinse with water for 15 minutes. If on skin rinse well with water. If irritation persists seek medical treatment.

WARNING

Use only diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) which meets ISO 22241 specifications. NEVER fill the DEF tank with any other fluid. DEF is injected into the exhaust gas stream during normal operation of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) aftertreatment system. Use of other fluids may cause component damage, or a fire risk which could result in death or serious injury.

Safety

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 2 ways to exit the cab in case of an emergency. 1. Side Door – This is the main point of entry used under normal operating conditions to 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. The left armrest is equipped with a safety interlock switch that prevents machine operation when the armrest is raised. See SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH

ON LEFT ARMREST for more details.

ALWAYS shut OFF engine before using the side door exit. 2. Right Side Window – This is a second cab exit for use if the side door exit becomes blocked. This window 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 window as an 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. The exits should be checked to make sure that they are operational and will function in an emergency. For additional information, refer to EMERGENCY EXITS in SECTION 2.

Tigercat T234B Loader

SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH ON LEFT ARMREST

The left arm rest is equipped with a safety interlock switch (1) to prevent the machine from being operated while the armrest is in the raised position (pilot system is shut off). NOTE: The engine can be started but the machine functions cannot be operated with the left arm rest up.

INTERLOCK SWITCH SHOWN IN OFF POSITION WITH L.H ARMREST IN UP POSITION

234-089 PILOT SYSTEM SHUT OFF

To operate:

With the engine running and the left arm rest DOWN, push the pilot reset switch. Once the safety interlock system has been activated, the safety of both the operator and all persons outside the cab becomes the responsibility of the operator. The left arm rest safety interlock switch (pilot system shut off limit switch) and the pilot reset switch are a safety feature and their function must not be defeated in any way.