. FOREWORD BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL this manual and on the machine before performing Komatsu cannot predict every circumstance that might involve a potential hazard when the machine is used. For a machine with a ROPS canopy, a pocket is provided at the end of the floor. 1 - 2 BEFORE READING THIS MAN UAL This manual give s details of the operation and m ethods of inspection and maintenance fo r this machine that must be obeyed in orde r to use the machine safely. Mo st accidents are caused by the failure to fo llow fundamental safety rules for the oper ation and maintenance of mac hines. Read, understan d and follow all precautions an d warnings in operation and ma intenance.
Failure to do so ma Therefore, the sa fety messages in this manual a nd on the machine may not include all pos sible safety precautions. If you carry out a ny operation, inspection, or ma intenance under conditions that are not d escribed in this manual, understand that it is your responsibility to take th e necessary precautions to ensure safety . In no event should you or others engage in the prohibited uses or actio ns described in this manual.
Improper ope ration and maintenance of the machine ca n be hazardous and could res ult in serious If you sell the ma chine, be sure to give this man ual to the ne w owner together with the m Always keep this Operation and MaintenanceMa nual in the location shown on the right so th at all relevant personnel can read it at any Operation and M aintenance Manual Storing Pla For a machine wit h a cab, a pocket is provided on the inside of right and left door If this manual is l ost or damaged, contact your distributor immediately to arrange for its r eplacement. For details regardingthe mac hine serial No. you will need to provide your Komatsu distributor,see "TA BLE TO ENTER SERIAL NO.
AND DISTRI BUTOR (PAGE 1-11)". This manual uses the international units (SI) for units of measurement. For reference, unit s that have been used in the past are give n in ( ).