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Safety Alert Symbol: This symbol with a warning statement, means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety is
involved!” Carefully read the message that follows.
Maintenance procedures which are given in the Operation & Maintenance Manual can be performed by the owner/
operator without any specific technical training. Maintenance procedures which are not in the Operation & Maintenance
Manual must be performed ONLY BY QUALIFIED BOBCAT SERVICE PERSONNEL. Always use genuine Bobcat
replacement parts. The Service Safety Training Course is available from your Bobcat dealer.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions are necessary before operating or servicing machine. Read Operation & Maintenance Manual,
Handbook and signs (decals) on machine. Follow warnings and instructions in the manuals when making
repairs, adjustments or servicing. Check for correct function after adjustments, repairs or service. Failure
to follow instructions can cause injury or death. W–2003–1289
The following publications provide information on the safe use and maintenance of the loader and attachments:
• The Delivery Report is used to assure that complete instructions have been given to the new owner and that the machine
is in safe operating condition.
• The Operation & Maintenance Manual delivered with the excavator gives operating information as well as routine
maintenance and service procedures. It is a part of the excavator and must stay with the machine when it is sold.
Replacement Operation & Maintenance Manuals can be ordered from your Bobcat excavator dealer.
• The excavator has machine signs (decals) which instruct on the safe operation and care. The signs and their locations
are shown in the Operation & Maintenance Manual. Replacement signs are available from your Bobcat Excavator dealer.
• The EMI Manual delivered with the excavator gives information for safe operating and standard signals.
• The Service Manual and Parts Manual are available from your dealer for use by mechanics to do shop–type service and
repair work.
Safety Alert Symbol: This Safety Symbol is used for important safety messages. When you see this
symbol follow the safety message to avoid personal injury or death.
• Wear tight fitting clothing and any other required safety apparel when operating or servicing the excavator.
• Wear safety glasses when maintaining or servicing the excavator.
• Exhaust gases can kill, vent engine exhaust outdoors.
• Know where fire extinguishers and first aid kits are located and how to use them.
• Do not run the excavator where exhaust, arcs, sparks or hot components can contact flammable material, explosive dust
or gases.
• Check fuel and hydraulic tubes, hoses and fittings for damage and leakage. Never use open flame or bare skin to check
for leaks. Tighten or replace any parts that show leakage. Always clean fluid spills. Do not use gasoline or diesel fuel for
cleaning parts. Use commercial nonflammable solvents.
• Do not use ether or starting fluids on an engine that has glow plugs. These starting aids can explode and injure you.
• Clean the excavator before doing any welding. Cover rubber hoses, battery and all other flammable parts. Keep a fire
extinguisher near the excavator when welding.
• Have good ventilation when welding or grinding painted parts. Wear a dust mask when grinding painted parts. Toxic dust
or gas can be produced.
• Stop the engine and let it cool before adding fuel. NO SMOKING!
• Use the procedure in this manual for installing, connecting and jump starting batteries.