SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. G Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, mask or gloves when operating or maintaining the machine. Always wear safety goggles, hard hat and heavy gloves if your job involves scattering metal chips or minute materials this is so particularly when driving pins with a hammer and when cleaning the air cleaner element with compressed air. G Check also that there is no one near the machine. Driving in pins, see “REPLACEMENT AND INVERSION OF BUCKET” on page 130. Cleaning of air cleaner element, see “WHEN REQUIRED” on page 182.
UNAUTHORISED MODIFICATION Any modification made without authorisation from Komatsu can create hazards. Before making a modification, consult your Komatsu distributor. Komatsu will not be responsible for any injury or damage caused by any unauthorised modification. ALWAYS APPLY LOCK WHEN LEAVING OPERATOR’S SEAT G When standing up from the operator’s seat, always place the safety lock lever securely in the LOCK position. If you acci- dentally touch the travel or swing lever when they are not locked, the work equipment may suddenly move and cause serious injury or damage.
G When leaving the machine, lower the work equipment com- pletely to the ground, set the safety lock lever to the LOCK position, then stop the engine and use the key to lock all the equipment. Always take the key with you. Work equipment posture see “PARKING THE MACHINE” on page 132. AB30576C MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING G NEVER jump on or off the machine. NEVER get on or off a moving machine. G When mounting or dismounting, always face the machine and use the handrails, machine or track frame steps, and track shoes. AM088940 15