Komatsu — Komatsu PC450-6K and PC450LC-6K Hydraulic Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual

30. EXTENDING MACHINE SERVICE LIFE 30.8 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR WITH MULTIPURPOSE CRANE MAIN FIELDS OF APPLICATION ° Site preparation ° Water supply and sewerage ° River work ° Agricultural, civil engineering work Crane operation can be carried out without removing the bucket. This machine is used for laying U section gutters and pipes for water supply and sewerage as well as river and canal work, agricultural, civil engineering work and site preparation. MISTAKEN METHODS OF USE To ensure that the machine has a long life, and to ensure that operations are carried out in safety, do not operate the machine in any of the following ways. Do not operate the cylinder to the end of its stroke.

Always leave approx. 5 cm (2 in) to spare. Abrupt lever operation Travelling with a suspended load Operating other work equipment during crane operation Excessive lengthening of wire rope PC450-ENG 5-28