. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 2 - 18 If t his machine is modified without permission from Komatsu, there is danger that problems may occur with safety and that this ma y lead to serious personal i h and visibility. Before ma njury. Modifications m ay have an adverse eff ect on items such as machine strengt king any modifications , please consult your Komatsu distributor. Komatsu cannot take any responsibility for a ccidents, failures, or da mage caused by modifi cations not authorized by SAFETY AT JOB SITE perations, thoroughly check the area for any unusual conditions that could be dangerous.
Before starting o perations, thoroughly check the area for any unusu al conditions that could When carrying out operations near combu stible materials such as thatched roofs, dry leav es or dry grass, there is a hazard of fire, so be careful when ope rating. Check the terr ain and condition of the grou nd at the worksite, and determine the safest m ethod of operation. Do not operate w here there is a hazard of lan If water lines, gas lines, or high-voltage el buried under t he worksite, contact each ut locations. Be careful not to sever or damag Take action to the jobsite.
When workin barriers to ens ure the safety of passing tra When travelin g or operating in shallow wat check the sha pe and condition of the bed and speed of f low of the water before start WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND Avoid traveling or operating your machine too close to the edge of cliffs, overhangs, and deep ditches. The Avoid travelin ground may b e weak in such areas. If the ground should collapse under the weight or vib ration of the machine, there is a haza rd that the machine may fall or tip over. Remember t hat the soil after heavy r ain or blasting or after earthquakes i s weak in these areas.
When working on embankments or near ex cavated ditches, there i s a hazard that the weig ht and vibration of the machine will c ause the soil to collapse. Be fore starting operations , take steps to ensure t hat the ground is safe and to preven t the machine from rolling ov er or falling.