Komatsu — 6. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. SAFETY INSIDE OPERATOR’S COMPARTMENT When entering the operators compartment, always remove all mud and oil from the soles of your shoes. If you operate the brake pedal with mud or oil stuck to your shoes, your foot may slip and this may cause a serious accident. After using the ashtray, make sure that any matches or cigarettes are properly extinguished, and be sure to close the lid. If the ashtray is left open, there is danger of fire. Do not stick suction pads to the window glass. Suction pads act as a lens and may cause fire. Do not leave lighters lying around the operators compartment.

If the temperature inside the operators compartment become high, there is danger that the lighter may explode. Do not use cellular telephones inside the operators compartment when driving or operating the machine. There is danger that this may lead to an unexpected accident. Never bring any dangerous objects such as flammable or explosive items into the operators cab. To ensure safety, do not use the radio or music headphones when operating the machine. There is danger that this may lead to a serious accident. When operating the machine, do not put your hands or head out of the window.

When standing up from the operators seat, always place the safety lock lever (1) securely in the LOCK position and parking brake switch (2) to the ON position. If you accidentally touch the transmission or equipment levers when they are not locked, the machine or work equipment may move and cause serious injury or damage. When leaving the machine, lower the work equipment completely to the ground, set the safety lock lever to the LOCK position, then stop the engine and use the key to lock all the equipment locks. Always take the key with you. Work equipment posture Lock WA380-3MC 1-3 ALWAYS APPLY LOCK WHEN LEAVING OPERATORS SEAT