Komatsu — 6. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

6. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS A WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions. NEVER jump on or off the machine. NEVER get on or off a moving machine. When mounting and dismounting, face the machine and use the handholds steps. Main- tain three-point contact to be sure that you do not fall from the machine. Do not hold any control levers when getting on of off the machine. Repair any damaged handhold or step, and tighten any loose bolts. Handholds and steps must be free of oil, grease and excessive dirt.

When mounting or dismounting, or when moving along the top of the track, if you hold the door handle and the door is not properly closed, the door may move and cause you to fall. Always make sure that the door is properly closed. When mounting or dismounting, use the points marked with arrow A in the diagram below. Use the points marked by arrow B for mounting and dismounting only when the work equipment is not installed. Do not use the points marked by arrow C when mounting or dismounting. Use these points only when moving along the top of the track or when carrying out inspection and maintenance inside the side cover. l-4