SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. LIFTING OPERATIONS Do not under any circumstances carry out any lifting opera- tions without boom safety valves fitted. If it is necessary to carry out lifting, please consult your KOMATSU distributor to purchase this option. PROHITBITIONS FOR LIFTING OPERATIONS Do not use the work equipment to carry out lifting operations. In particular, do not do the following. Do not weld a hook to the bucket to lift a load. Do not fit a wire rope to the bucket teeth to lift a load. Do not wind a wire rope directly around the boom or arm to lift a load. 39 WARNING