. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ACTION IF FIRE OCCURS If a fire occurs, escape from the machine as follows. Turn the start switch OFF to stop the engine. Use the handrails and steps to get off the machine. 2 - 19 Fire coming from electric wiring can cause fire. ections clean and securely tightened. Short circuits in the electrical system Always keep electric wiring conn Check the wiring every day for loo or replace any damaged wiring. seness or damage. Tighten any loose connectors or wiring cla mps. Repair Fire coming from hydraulic line mps, guards, and cushions are securely fixed in position.
Check that all the hose and tube cla If they are loose, they may vibrate du hoses, and cause high-pressure oil ring operation and rub against other parts. This may lead to da mage to the to spurt out, leading to fire damage or serious injury. Use of Anti-explosion Type Lighting When checking the fuel, oil, cool specification. If a lighting appratus catch fire and explode, causing a ant and battery electrolyte levels, use a lighting appratus of an ti-explosion without anti-explosion specification is used, there will be a dan ger that they serious injury or death.
PRECAUTIONS FOR ATTACHMENTS When installing optional parts or atta chments, there may be problems with safety or legal restriction s. Therefore contact your Komatsu distributor for advice. Any injuries, accidents, or product f ailures resulting from the use of unauthorized attachments or p arts will not be the responsibility of Komatsu. When installing and using optional a ttachments, read the instruction manual for the attachment, and the general information related to attachments i n this manual. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION ization from Komatsu can create hazards. Before making a modification, Any modification made without author consult your Komatsu distributor.
Komatsu will not be responsible for a ny injuries, accidents, product failures or other property damag es resulting from modifications made without au thorization from Komatsu. SAFETY AT WORKSITE check the area for any unusual conditions that could be dangerous. Before starting operations, thoroughly check the area for any unusual conditions that could be dange When carrying out operations near c ombustible materials such as thatched roofs, dry leaves or dry grass, there is a hazard of fire, so be careful whe n operating. Check the terrain and condition of th e ground at the worksite, and determine the safest method of o peration.
Do not operate where there is a hazard of landslides or falling rocks. If water lines, gas lines, or high-volta ge electrical lines may be buried under the worksite, contact eac h utility and identify their locations. Be careful no t to sever or damage any of these lines. people from approaching the jobsite. ition flagmen and erect barriers to ensure the safety of passing traffic and Take action to prevent unauthorized When working on public roads, pos pedestrians. When traveling or operating in shall ow water or on soft ground, check the shape and condition of t he bedrock, and the depth and speed of flow of t he water before starting operations.