SAFETY Precautions for Attachments When installing optional parts or attachments, there may be problems with safety or legal restrictions. Therefore contact your Komatsu distributor for advice. Any injuries, accidents, or product failures resulting from the use of unauthorized attachments or parts will not be the responsibility of Komatsu. When installing and using optional attachments, read the instruction manual for the attachment, and the general information related to attachments in this manual. Quick Coupler Attachment Inspect all quick couplers to determine if they are subject to unexpected release hazards.
Determine whether a manually installed locking pin and installation procedures have been provided by the manufacture. Follow the manufactures recommendations for maintenance and inspection of the quick coupler to prevent a malfunction of the quick coupler that could cause an unintended release of the attachment. Follow the manufactures installation procedures and recommendations on testing quick coupler attachments. Train and require all personnel to use and follow manufactures installation, use and maintenance procedures when using a quick coupler attachment.
Large Attachments and Combinations When using an attachments that are larger than the standard digging bucket always be aware that these attachments may come in contact with the operators cab when the work equipment is retracted for travel purposes. If you will be using a hoe-ram or breaker attachment never dry fire these attachments especially in the direction of the cab, the possibility of the tool bit ejecting from the breaker may damage the machine or injure the operator. Depending on the type or combination of work equipment, there is a danger that the work equipment may hit the cab or other parts of the machine.
Before using unfamiliar work equipment, check if there is any danger of interference and operate with caution. Never operate attachment or bucket near cab of machine. Always be aware when operating on slopes or traveling, any attachment will change the center of gravity on the machine and increase the possibility of a rollover situation. PC350LL-7E0 1-23