SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS VENTILATION FOR ENCLOSED AREAS Exhaust fumes from the engine can kill. G If it is necessary to start the engine within an enclosed area, or when handling fuel, flushing oil, or paint, open the doors and windows to ensure that you provide adequate ventilation is provided to prevent gas poisoning. CHECKING SIGNALMAN'S SIGNALS AND SIGNS G Set up signs to inform of road shoulders and soft ground. If the visibility is not good, position a signalman if necessary. Operators should pay careful attention to the signs and follow the instructions from the signalman. G Only one signalman should give signals.
G Make sure that all workers understand the meaning of all signals and signs before starting work. EMERGENCY EXIT FROM OPERATOR’S CAB If it should become impossible to open the cab door for any reason, and it is necessary to make an emergency escape from the operator's compartment, use the hammer provided to break the glass and escape through the window. For details of the method of using the hammer, see "EMER- GENCY ESCAPE HAMMER (PAGE 3-23)". G To prevent injury from pieces of glass, remove all the bro- ken glass from the window frame. Be careful also not to slip on the broken glass that has fallen to the ground.
BE CAREFUL ABOUT ASBESTOS DUST Asbestos dust in the air can cause lung cancer if it is inhaled. There is danger of inhaling asbestos when working on jobsites handling demolition work or work handling industrial waste. Always observe the following. G Spray water to keep down the dust when cleaning. Do not use compressed air for cleaning. G If there is danger that there may be asbestos dust in the air, always operate the machine from an upwind position. All workers should use an approved respirator. G Do not allow other persons to approach during the operation. G Always observe the rules and regulations for the work site and environmental standards.
This machine does not use asbestos, but there is a danger that imitation parts may contain asbestos, so always use genuine Komatsu parts. 2-21