Komatsu — 7.1 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. WHEN STARTING ENGINE Walk around your machine again just before mounting it, and check for people and objects that might be in the way. Never start the engine if a warning tag has been attached to control lever 1 . Start and operate the machine only while seated. Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. Such an act may cause a serious bodily injury or fire. When starting the engine, sound the horn as a warning. If another person is allowed on the machine.

For machines equipped with a backup alarm, check that the warning device works properly. DO NOT operate When this plate is not being used keep it in the storage compartment. 09963-03000 1-9