. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE PROPER TOOLS Use only tools suited to the task and be sure to use the tools correctly. Using damaged, low quality, faulty, makeshift tools or improper use of the tools could cause serious personal injury. NOISE 2 - 31 HANDLING SUSPENSION CYLINDE R, ACCUMULATOR The suspension cylinders and a ccumulator are charged with high-pressure n itrogen gas. If any m istake is made in handling, it may cause serious personal injury.
To prevent this, always follo w the procedure bel Do not remove or disassemb Do not bring it near flame or Do not make holes in it, weld Do not bear any shock by ha Ask for your Komatsu distrib utor when sealing gas into the cylinder o r releasing PERSONNEL Only authorized personnel can service and repair the machine. Do not allow unauthorized perso nnel into the area If necessary, employ an observ er. WORK UNDER THE MACHINE r the machine when it is raised in If it is necessary to go unde order to carry out service or maintenance, support the machine securely with blocks and sta weight of the machine.
nds strong enough to support the n of the machine with the dump When carrying out inspectio body raised, always set the dump lever to the HOLD position, lock with the safety lock kno b, then use the safety pin. ty pin, see "SAFETY PIN (PAGE For details of using the safe 3-46)". When carrying out maintenance of the engine and you are exposed to noise fo r long periods of time , wear ear covers or ear plugs while working. If t he noise from the machine is too loud, it may cause temporary or permanent hearing problem