Komatsu WA90-5 Operating Manual

1. Introduction

Introduction 1. Introduction WA90-5 – VEAM270100 1-1

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1.1. Foreword

1.1. Foreword Introduction 1.1. Foreword The machine must be operated, cleaned, and maintained very carefully to ensure safe and troublefree operation. If you operate the machine correctly, these operating instructions will help you to avoid injuries and damage to property. To ensure this, these operating instructions take into account all applicable legal regu­ lations and directives; the operating instructions comprise the fol­ lowing information:

Notes on the Operating Instructions Notes on Transport Notes on Safety Regulations Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Maintenance Instructions Technical Data Notes on Lubricants and Operating Agents The operating manual belongs to the machine and is stored in the lid of the hinged console, on the left of the driver's cab. The operating instructions are part of the machine and must always be available at hand in the machine. If the operating instructions have been lost or if they have become unreadable, because they are dirty, you may receive a new copy from Komatsu or your local Komatsu dealer.

If the machine is resold, the operating instructions, the EU Declaration of Confor­ mity (CE), and the licence are to be handed over to the new owner. The owner of the machine has to ensure that all persons driving the machine have the legally required min­ imum age and are physically and mentally fit to perform the tasks they are charged with. all persons in charge with operating or maintaining the machine are appropriately instructed before operation or maintenance is started. They must have completely read and understood these operating instructions. In particular, this applies to the following section "Notes on Safety Regulations" and the chapter "Safety".

the machine is correctly operated. the machine is not improperly modified. 1-2 WA90-5 – VEAM270100

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EU Directives

Introduction 1.1. Foreword Please note: If the owner modifies safety-related parts of the machine, the cer­ tificate of conformity of the manufacturer will lapse and the person who has performed the modification has to issue a new certifi­ cate. Should you have any questions concerning this point, please do not hesitate to ask Komatsu. Our continuous effort to improve the machine's design may lead to changes of machine details. However, the introduction of these improvements does not oblige us to perform them on machines which have already been delivered and are already in use.

If these improvements result in minor changes, these minor changes will not be described in the operating instructions. Should you require new available information about your machine or have any questions concerning the information given in the operating instructions, please do not hesitate to contact either Komatsu or your responsible Komatsu dealer. These operating instructions may refer to attachments and spe­ cial equipment not available from your local Komatsu dealer. Should you require attachments or special equipment, ask your responsible Komatsu dealer.

EU Directives This machine is labelled with the CE mark indicating that it meets all basic requirements concerning safety and protection of health of the EU Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC, its supplements 91/ 368 EEC and 93/44 EEC for Europe, and the regulation 95/27/ EEC. In addition, the harmonised European standards EN 292-2 and EN 474/1 of 1994, and EN 474-3 of 1996 were applied for manufacture of the machine. This fact is documented in the EU Declaration of Conformity (CE) which is supplied together with the machine.

This means that in those cases in which the machine is modified in such a way that safety of the machine is affected, the person responsible for safety of the machine is the one who has arranged for the machine to be modified. If you use the machine for any other purpose than that defined as correct use, you are the person who has to ensure that safety is maintained. Modifica­ tions of the machine or use of the machine for any other purpose than that specified as correct use may require a new CE mark and thus new issuing of an EU Declaration of Conformity.

If a machine is used in other countries than Germany, it may be possible that special national safety devices and specifications are missing which may be required for the application in the rele­ vant country. For example, for Komatsu machines, the manufac­ turer has to design the cab roof in such a way that a warning beacon can be attached to the roof. However, when driving the machine on roads, this warning beacon must be covered. WA90-5 – VEAM270100 1-3

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EU Directives

1.1. Foreword Introduction Should you have any questions concerning standards and guide­ lines in the respective country the machine is to be used in, please ask your Komatsu dealer before you start commissioning the machine. In addition to the operating instructions, you must also adhere to all legal regulations on public traffic and all applicable regulations on prevention of accidents. Notes on later installation of electrical and electronical devices and components Electrical or electronical devices and/or components installed later emit electromagnetic radiation which may influence the proper function of electronic components and parts of the machine.

This may impair safety of the machine and endanger persons. For this reason, strictly adhere to the following safety notes. If you later install electrical and electronical devices and/or com­ ponents in the machine and connect them to the vehicle electrical system, you are responsible for any malfunctions of the vehicle electronics or other components resulting from this installation. Above all, check that all electrical and electronical components which you install later comply with the valid version of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC and that they are labelled with the CE mark. The following requirements must additionally be met for a later installation of mobile communication systems (e.g.

radio, tele­ phone): Only install devices which have a licence referring to valid national regulations. The device must be stationary. Only use portable or mobile devices in the cab, if they are connected to a stationary external aerial. Install the sender in such a way that it is physically separated from the vehicle electronics. When installing the aerial, make sure that it is installed cor­ rectly with a good chassis earth connection between the aerial and the chassis of the vehicle. In addition, adhere to all information about installation and con­ nection of cables and maximum power input indicated in the man­ ufacturer's installation instructions of the machine. 1-4 WA90-5 – VEAM270100

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