Paccar PX 8, Operator'S Manual

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PACCAR Y53-1030A 12/09
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INTRODUCTION
Safety Signals
A number of alerting messages are in this manual. Please
read and follow them. They are there for your protection and
information. These messages can help you avoid injury to
yourself, your passengers, and help prevent costly damage
to the vehicle.
Key symbols and “signal words” are used to indicate what
kind of message is going to follow. Pay special attention to
instructions prefaced by symbols and signal words
“WARNING”, “CAUTION”, or “NOTE”. Please do not ignore
any of these alerts.
WARNING
When you see this symbol & word, the message that
follows is especially vital. This signals something
that can cause injury or even death. This message
will tell you what the hazard is, what can happen if
you don’t heed the warning, and how to avoid it.
Example:
WARNING! Do not carry additional fuel contain-
ers in your vehicle. Fuel containers, either full or
empty, may leak, explode, and cause or feed a
fire. Do not carry extra fuel containers, even
empty ones are dangerous.
CAUTION
This symbol and word signals something that could
damage your vehicle.
Example:
CAUTION: Continuing to operate your vehicle
with insufficient oil pressure will cause serious
engine damage.