8. PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE AWARNING: FOG reason of safety, always follow these safety precautions. WARNING TAG l If others start the engine or operate the controls while you are performing service or lu- brication, you could suffer serious injury or death. l ALWAYS attach the WARNING TAG to the control lever in the operator’s cab to alert others that you are working on the machine. Attach additional warning tags around the machine, if necessary. l These tags are available from your Komatsu distributor. PROPER TOOLS l Use only tools suited to the task. Using damaged, low quality, faulty, or makeshift tools could cause personal injury. Tools + See “INTRODUCTION OF NECESSARY TOOLS”.
PERSONNEL l Only authorized personnel can service and repair the machine. Extra precaution should be used when grinding, welding, and using a sledge-hammer. - ATTACHMENTS l Place attachments that have been removed from the machine in a safe place so that they do not fall. If they fall on you or others, serious injury could result. 1-16