SAFETY 1 ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD PREVENTION Asbestos dust can be hazardous to your health if it is inhaled. If you handle materials containing asbestos fibers, follow these guidelines as given below: 1) Never use compressed air for cleaning. 2) Use water for cleaning to keep down the dust. 3) Operate the machine with the wind to your back, whenever possible. 4) Use an approved respirator if necessary. 1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRST AID KIT Be sure fire extinguishers have been provided and know how to use them. Provide a first aid kit at the storage point. Know what to do in the event of a fire. Be sure you know the phone numbers of persons you should contact in case of an emergen- cy.
1 PRECAUTIONS FOR ATTACHMENTS When installing and using an optional attachment, read the instruction manual for the attachment and the information related to attachments in this manual. Do not use attachments that are not authorized by Komatsu or your local distributor. Use of unauthorized attachments could create a safety problem and adversely affect the proper operation and useful life of the machine. Any injuries, accidents, product failures resulting from the use of unauthorized attachments will not be the responsibility of Komatsu. 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR ROPS Do not operate machine with the ROPS removed. The ROPS is installed to protect the operator if the machine should overturn.
It is designed not only to take the load when the machine overturns, but also to absorb the impact energy. The ROPS fulfills all worldwide regulations and standards, but if any unauthorized modification is carried out on it, or if it is damaged when the machine overturns, its strength will be reduced and it will not be able to provide its original capacity. It will be able to provide this capacity only if modifications and repairs are carried out in the specified way. When carrying out modification or repairs, always consult your local distributor first. Even when the ROPS is installed, if you do not fasten your seat belt securely, it cannot protect you properly.
Always fasten your seat belt when operating the machine. Seat belt, see “SEAT, SEAT BELT AND ARM RESTS” on page 2-20. D87E-2 D87P-2 1-11