Komatsu — PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE touched by hand. Then loosen the cap or plug slowly to release the internal pressure and remove the cap or plug. 2 - 32 Danger of sparks ill be generated, so always observe the following. There is hazard that sparks w Do not let tools or other me around near the battery. When removing the batte connect the positive (+) ca Tighten the battery cable t Secure the battery firmly in There is hazard that sparks w ill be generated, so always observe the Do not let tools or other me tal objects make any contact between the battery cable s. Do not leave tools lying ry cables, remove the ground cable (negative (-) cable) first.

When installing ble first, then connect the ground. erminals securely. the specified position. Secure the battery firmly in When removing the batte ble first, then connect the ground . PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING HA MMER When using a hammer, pins ma y fly out or metal particles may be scattered. This may lead to s Always do as follows. erious personal injury or death. When hitting pins or bucket te eth, there is a hazard that broken pieces might be sent flying an d injure people in the surrounding area. Always check that there is no one in the surroundingarea.

I f hard metal parts such as pin s, bucket teeth, cutting edges, or bearings are hit with a hamm er, there is a hazard that pieces might be scattered and cause serious personal injury or death. Always wear safety glasses a nd gloves. I f the pin is hit with strong forc e, there is a hazard that it may fly out and injure people in the surrounding area. Do not allow ng area. anyone to enter the surroundi PRECAUTIONS WITH HIGH-TEM PERATURE COOLANT ater or steam spurting out when To prevent burns from boiling w checking or draining the coolant, wait for the coolant to cool down to a temperature where the radia tor cap can be touched by hand.

Then loosen the cap slowly to release the pressure inside the radiator, and remove the cap. PRECAUTIONS WITH HIGH-TEM PERATURE OIL spurting out or from touching To prevent burns from hot oil high-temperature parts when ch the oil to cool down to a tempera ecking or draining the oil, wait for ture where the cap or plug can be