3.1.1 Foreword: 3.1 TOOLS
3.1.1 Foreword: 3.1 TOOLS
3.1.1 Foreword: 3.1 TOOLS
1 TOOLS
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Foreword
This Service Manual is designed to familiarize the The Operation and Maintenance Manual must be
user with the machine and its designated use. supplemented by the respective national rules and
regulations for accident prevention and environ-
The documentation relating to the machine is listed mental protection.
according to scope, quantity and language in the
shipping note of the machine or in the covering The Operation and Maintenance Manual must
letter if supplied separately. The Operation and always be available in the operator's cab of the
Maintenance Manual and spare-parts list are machine.
marked with the serial number of the machine.
The Operation and Maintenance Manual must be
On taking receipt of the consignment, please read and put into practice by any person in charge
check that the documentation is complete and in of carrying out work with or on the machine, such
the correct language. as
3.1.2 Safety
Warnings and symbols Fitted with other attachments, the excavator can
also be used as a special-purpose machine, e.g.
The following signs are used in the manual to des- with a grab. Further detailed information can be
ignate instructions of particular importance: found in the Technical Specifications.
The excavator with backhoe or loading bucket Noise emission specifications are outlined in the
attachment is designed solely for excavating and Operation and Maintenance Manual.
loading:
- excavated soils,
- sand,
- gravel,
- blasted rock,
- ore,
- coal,
and other raw materials.
Always keep a distance from the working face and Special work in conjunction with utili-
from slopes. sation of the machine - maintenance
Avoid any operation that might be a risk to ma- and repairs during operation - disposal
chine stability. of parts and consumables
Never travel across slopes; always keep the work- Observe the adjusting, maintenance and inspec-
ing equipment and the load close to the ground, tion activities and intervals set out in the Operation
especially when travelling downhill. and Maintenance Manual, including information on
the replacement of parts and equipment. These
On sloping terrain always adapt your travelling activities may be executed by skilled personnel
speed to the prevailing ground conditions. only.
Before leaving the driver's seat always secure the Brief operating personnel before beginning special
machine against inadvertent movement and unau- Operation and maintenance work, and appoint a
thorized use. Shut off the engine. person to supervise the activities.
After cleaning, examine all fuel, lubricant, brake do not leave the machine
and hydraulic fluid lines for leaks, loose connec- drive the machine out of the hazard
tions, chafe marks and damage. Any defect found zone.
must be rectified without delay.
warn others against approaching
Always tighten any screwed connections that have and touching the machine
been loosened during maintenance and repair.
have the live wire de-energized
Any safety devices removed for set-up, mainte- do not leave the machine until the
nance or repair purposes must be refitted and damaged or contacted line has
checked immediately upon completion of mainte- been safely de-energized.
nance and repair work.
Ensure that all consumables and replaced parts The electrical equipment of ma-
are disposed of safely and with minimum environ- chines is to be inspected and
mental impact. checked at regular intervals. De-
fects such as loose connections or
scorched cables must be rectified
immediately.
3.1.3 General
This Service Manual contains information in addi- The Service Manual is not subject to technical
tion to the Operation and Maintenance Manual updates after delivery.
and the Spare Parts List, to familiarize the per- Technical modifications, which are introduced after
sonnel with the designated use, maintenance and delivery of the machine may possibly also be in-
repair of the CAT excavator. corporated in machines which are already in oper-
ation.
The information in the SERVICE MANUAL corre- In this case there will normally be no automatic
sponds to the standard technical specification of update of already supplied Service Manuals.
the machine when it was delivered.
All Caterpillar Global Mining HMS manuals are
All sketches and drawings show principles. They issued in German and then translated. Even a
do not necessarily represent the actual design of good translation may give rise to questions which
the machine and are not to be used for manufac- Caterpillar Global Mining HMS GmbH will be
turing. pleased to answer. Please contact Your local CAT
dealer or Your Caterpillar subsidiary.
Special equipment is normally not considered.
The production of the SERVICE MANUAL was
done in great thoroughness.
If still clarification is required or errors are found
please contact Your local CAT dealer or Your
Caterpillar subsidiary.
Use Gleitmo 815 anti-corrosive All parts must present a dry, bright metal surface.
agent only.
Apply a thin layer of Gleitmo 815 on pins and all
Other agents are not approved by
bearings using a brush or a spray can. Pin shafts
Caterpillar Global Mining HMS
and bearings must be completely covered by the
GmbH. protective layer.
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