. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2 - 14 PRECAUTIONS FOR ATTACHMEN When installing optional parts or attachments, there may be problems with safety or legal restrictions. Therefore contact your Komatsu distribut Any injuries, accidents, produ attachments or parts will not b When installing and using optio nal attachments, read the instruction manual for the attach ment, and the general information related to attachm UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION uthorization from Komatsu can create hazards. Before making a modification, Any modification made without a consult your Komatsu distributor.
Komatsu will not be responsibl e for any injuries, accidents, product failures or other prop erty damages resulting from modifications made witho ut authorization from Komatsu. SAFETY AT WORKSITE ughly check the area for any unusual conditions that could be dangerous. Before starting operations, thoro ughly check the area for any unusual conditions that could When carrying out operations near combustible materials such as thatched roofs, dry lea ves or dry grass, there is a hazard of fire, so be caref ul when operating. Check the terrain and conditio n of the ground at the worksite, and determine the safest m ethod of operation.
Do not operate where there is a h azard of landslides or falling rocks. h-voltage electrical lines may be tact each utility and identify their er or damage any of these lines. revent any unauthorized person a. rate on a road, protect pedestrian son for worksite traffic duty or by orksite. shallow water or on soft ground, n of the bedrock, and the depth before starting operations. If water lines, gas lines, or hig h-voltage electrical lines may be buried under the worksite, con tact each utility and identify their locations. Be careful not to sev er or damage any of these lines.
Take necessary measures to p from entering the operating are In particular, if you need to ope rate on a road, protect pedestrian and cars by designating a per installing fences around the w When traveling or operating in shallow water or on soft ground, check the shape and conditio n of the bedrock, and the depth and speed of flow of the water WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND our machine too close to the edge of cliffs, overhangs, and deep ditches. The Avoid traveling or operating y ground may be weak in such a reas. If the ground should collapse under the weight or vib ration of the machine, there is a hazard that the mach ine may fall or tip over.
Remember that the soil after heavy rain or blasting or after earthquakes is weak in these areas. When working on embankmen ts or near excavated ditches, there is a hazard that the wei ght and vibration of the machine will cause the soil to collapse. Before starting operations, take steps to ensure that the ground is safe and to prevent the machine fr om rolling over or falling.