Komatsu — PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE switch OFF. Wait for switch to the OFF position. 2 - 37 Removing battery ca Before repairing th weldi tarting approximately 1 m inute, then remove the negative ( -) batt ery cable to stop the flo w of witch, "HANDLING BATTER Y DISCONNEC T SWITCH (PAGE 3 -67 Danger of sparks at sparks will be generated, so always observe the following. There is hazard th Do not let tools around near the When removin connect the po Tighten the bat Secure the batt There is hazard th at sparks will be genera ted, so al ways observe the followin Do not let tools or other metal objects m ake any c ontac t between t he batter y cables . D o not leave tools lying battery.

g the battery cables, remove the ground cable (negative (-) cable) first. When installing, sitive (+) cable first, then connect the ground. tery cable terminals securely. ery firmly in the specified position. When removin sitive (+) cable first, the n connect the gr ound. tery cable terminals sec Secure the batt ery firmly in the specifie d position PRECAUTIONS WHEN U SING HAMMER When using a hamm er, pins may fly out or m etal particles m ay be scattered. This may lead to serious personal injury or death. . eath. Always do as follows When hitting pins or bucket teeth, there is a hazard that br oken pieces might be se nt flying and injure peo ple in the s urrounding area.

Always chec k that there is no one in the surrounding area. If hard metal parts such as pins, bucket te eth, cuttin g edg es, or bearings are hit w ith a hammer, there is a hazard that p ieces might be scattered and cause serious per sonal inju ry or d eath. Always wear safet y glasses and gloves. If the pin is hit with strong force, there is a hazard th at it m ay fly out and injure pe ople in the surrounding area. Do not allow allow anyone to enter th e surrounding area.

PRECAUTIONS WITH HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOL ANT m spurting out when To prevent burns fro m boiling water or stea m spurtin when checking or draining the coolant, wait for the coolant to cool down to a temperature whe re the radiator cap can be touche d by hand. Then loosen the ca p slowly to release the pressure inside the the cap. radiator, and remove