. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION When loading or unloading the machine, mistaken operation may bring the hazard of the machine tipping over or falling, so particular care is necessary. Always do as follows. LOADING AND UNLOADING Perform loading and unloading on firm, level ground only. Maintain a safe distance from the edge of the road or cliff. Never use the work equipment to load or unload the machine. There is danger that the machine may fall or tip over. Always use ramps of adequate strength. Be sure that the ramps are wide, long, and thick enough to provide a safe loading slope. Take suitable steps to prevent the ramps from moving out of position or coming off.
Be sure the ramp surface is clean and free of grease, oil, ice and loose materials. Remove dirt from machine-tracks. On a rainy day, in particular, be extremely careful since the ramp surface is slippery. For machines equipped with an auto-deceleration device, always turn the auto-deceleration switch OFF. If the machine is operated with the auto-deceleration system ON, there is danger that the engine speed will suddenly rise, the machine will suddenly move off, or the machine travel speed will become faster. Run the engine at low idling and drive the machine slowly at low speed. When on the ramps, do not operate any lever except for the travel lever. Never correct your steering on the ramps.
If necessary, drive off the ramps, correct the direction, then enter the ramps again. The center of gravity of the machine will change suddenly at the joint between the ramps and the track or trailer, and there is danger of the machine losing its balance. Travel slowly over this point. When loading or unloading to an embankment or platform, make sure that it has suitable width, strength, and grade. When swinging the upper structure on the trailer, the trailer is unstable, so pull in the work equipment and swing slowly. For machines equipped with a cab, always lock the door after boarding the machine. If this is not done, the door may suddenly open during transportation.
Refer to "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-138)". (1) (2) (3) (4) Blocks Ramp Centerline of trailer Angle of ramps: Max. 15 ° 2 - 33 TRANSPORTATIO N transported on a trailer, there is danger of serious personal injury or death during do as follows. achine dimensions carefully. Depending on the work equipment installed, the machine n height, and overall length may differ. When the machine is transported transportation. Always do as f ollows Always chec k the m achine dimension weight, transportatio n heigh t, and over all length may differ.
Check beforehand th at all br idges and o ther structures on the transportation route are s trong eno ugh to withstand the combined weight of the transporter and the machine being tr ansported. The machine can be divide d into parts f or transportation, so when transporti ng the machine, ple ase contact your Komatsu distributor t o have the w ork c arrie d ou t.