6. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ¤ WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. 1-5 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 to keep down the dust when cleaning. ‡ 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 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 go between movable parts, always lock the levers and be sure that the work equipment cannot move. For details, see “8. PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE”. A0055230 FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRST AID KIT Always follow the precautions below to prepare for action if any injury or fire should occur.
‡ Be sure that fire extinguishers have been provided and read the labels to ensure that you know how to use them. ‡ Provide a first aid kit at the storage point. Carry out periodic checks and add to the contents if necessary. ‡ Know what to do in the event of a fire or injury. ‡ Decide the phone numbers of persons (doctor, ambulance, fire station, etc.) to contact in case of an emergency. Post these contact numbers in specified places and make sure that all personnel know the numbers and correct contact procedures. A0055070