Komatsu — SAFETY HINTS

RESTRICTIONS CREATED BY JOBSITE l Do not approach the edge of the cliff or road shoulder. l In dangerous places or in places where the visibility is poor, get down from the machine and check that it is safe before con- tinuing the operation. l Do not use the blade as a brake except in emergencies. l In dangerous places, always work in teams of two; one man to operate the machine, and the other to give instructions. l If the engine stops when the ma- chine is traveling, it is impossible to use the steering. (When emergency steering system is not installed.) This is dangerous, so apply the brake immediately to stop the machine. l On windy days, always load downwind.

l Always operate slowly in crowd- ed places. On haul roads or in narrow places, give way to loaded machines. l When continuing operations after rain, remember that condi- tions will have changed from those before the rain started, so proceed with caution. Be careful when working on the place made of piled soil, after earthquakes or after blasting. l When traveling, keep the work equipment close to the ground to maintain the stability of the ma- chine. Pay particularly careful at- tention to the stability of the ma- chine when traveling with a load. l The machine should always be operated at a speed where it can be correctly controlled. Never do the following:

* Speeding * Sudden starting, sudden brak- ing, sudden turning Ir Snaking * Coasting l Always travel directly up or down slopes. When traveling down a l If the machine has to travel on rough ground, be careful to avoid obstacles as far as possible. slope, use the same gear speed as when going up the slope. When traveling down a slope, never put the transmission in neutral. l Always travel at a slow speed, and do not suddenly change direction. -8- W-03665