WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. 6. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 1-5 ENSURE GOOD VISIBILITY This machine is equipped with mirrors to improve the visibility, but even with mirrors, there are places, which cannot be seen from the operator’s seat, so always be careful when operating. When operating or traveling in places with poor visibility, if it is impossible to confirm the condition of the job side or obstacle is in the area around the machine, there is danger that the machine may suffer damage or the operator may suffer serious personal injury. When operating or traveling in places with poor visibility, always observe the following items strictly.
‡ If the visibility cannot be sufficiently assured, position a flagman if necessary. The operator should pay careful attention to the signs and follow the instructions of the flagman. ‡ The signals should be given only by one flagman. ‡ When working in dark places, turn on the working lamps and front lamps of the machine, and if necessary, set up additional lighting in the area. ‡ Stop operations if there is poor visibility, such as in fog, snow, rain, or sand storms. ‡ Check the mirrors on the machine before starting operations every day. Clean off any dirt and adjust the view to ensure good visibility.
ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD PREVENTION Asbestos dust can be HAZARDOUS to your health if it is inhaled. Komatsu does not use asbestos in its products, but if you handle materials containing asbestos fibers, follow the guidelines given below: ‡ NEVER use compressed air for cleaning. ‡ Use water for cleaning to keep down the dust. ‡ If there is danger that there may be asbestos dust in the air, operate the machine from an upwind position whenever possible. ‡ Use an approved respirator if necessary.
A0055060 CRUSHING OR CUTTING PREVENTION ‡ Do not enter, or put your hand or arm or any other part of your body between movable parts such as between the work equipment and cylinders, or between the machine and work equipment. If the work equipment is operated, the clearance will change and this may lead to serious damage or personal injury. If it is necessary to enter between movable parts of the machine, be sure to lock the work equipment. A0055140 A0060760