SAFETY SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION SAFETY RULES FOR HIGH-PRESSURE OIL The hydraulic system is always under internal pressure. When inspecting or replacing piping or hoses, always check that the pressure in the hydraulic circuit has been released. If the circuit is still under pressure, it will lead to serious injury, so always do as follows. q For details of the method of releasing the pressure, see “METHOD FOR RELEASING INTERNAL PRES- SURE IN HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT (4-46)“. If the circuit is still under pressure, do not carry out any inspection or replacement operation.
q If there is any leakage from the piping or hoses, the surrounding area will be wet, so check for cracks in the piping and hoses and for swelling in the hoses. When carry out inspection, wear safety glasses and leather gloves. q There is a hazard that high-pressure oil leaking from small holes may penetrate your skin or cause blindness if it con- tacts your eyes directly. If you are hit by a jet of high-pres- sure oil and suffer injury to your skin or eyes, wash the place with clean water, and consult a doctor immediately for medical attention.
SAFETY HANDLING HIGH-PRESSURE HOSES q If oil or fuel leaks from high-pressure hoses, it may cause fire or defective operation, which may lead to serious injury. If any loose bolts are found, stop work and tighten to the specified torque. If any damaged hoses are found, stop operations immediately and contact your Komatsu distributor. Replace the hose if any of the following problems are found. q Damaged or leaking hydraulic fitting. q Frayed or cut covering or exposed reinforcement wire layer. q Covering swollen in places. q Twisted or crushed movable portion. q Foreign material embedded in covering.
WASTE MATERIALS To prevent pollution, pay careful attention to the method of disposing of waste materials. q Always put oil drained from your machine in containers. Never drain oil directly onto the ground or dump into the sewage system, rivers, the sea, or lakes. q Obey appropriate laws and regulations when disposing of harmful objects such as oil, fuel, coolant, solvent, filters, and batteries. 2-43