Komatsu — GUIDES TO MAINTENANCE

. MAINTENANCE GUIDES TO MAINTENANCE GUIDES TO MAINTENANCE WARNING Do not perform any inspection and maintenance operation that is not found in this manual. CAUTION 4 - 2 During inspection and maintenance of the machine, if anyone starts the engine or operates the machine, and there is a rious personal injury. Always do as follows. serviceman carrying out inspection, he may suffer se o When carrying out inspection and maintenance, alw ays hang a "DO NOT OPERATE" warning sign on the gear shift leve r (1) to make it clear that the machine is being inspected. If necessary, put signs up around the machine also.

o If there is a "DO NOT OPERATE" sign on the machin e, it means that the machine is undergoing inspection and maintenance. Do not start the engine or operate the machine. olbox. If there is no toolbox, keep it on the machine together with the ance, it may lead to serious personal injury. During the maintenance o When not using the warning sign, keep it in the to Operation and Maintenance Manual. If the machine moves unexpectedly during mainten operation, allow only the necessary workers to appr around the machine. When working together with others, there is dang oach the machine.

If necessary, position a worker to observe the area er that communication problems between the workers may lead to unexpected accidents. When repairing the machine, d follow that person's instructions. ecide on one person to give instructions for the operation, and always When selecting the place to carry out inspection and maintenance, choose flat firm ground that is safe for the operation, with no danger of landslide, falling rocks, or flooding. If th of serious personal injury or damage.

e place is not suitable for inspection and maintenance, there is danger When carrying out inspection and maintenance with t he engine running, always carry out the work with at least two workers and obey the following precautions strictly. During in may suddenly move or that the maintenance worker spection and maintenance operations, there is danger that the machine may be caught up in rotating parts and suffer serious personal injur y. o Set the parking brake switch to the PARKING posit machine from moving. o One person should sit in the operator's seat so th communication all the time.

ion to apply the brake, then put blocks under the tires to prevent the at the engine can be stopped at any time. All workers should be in the o Lower the dump body, set the dump control lever to the HOLD position, lock the dump control lever with the lock knob, t hen stop the engine. o When carrying out operations close to the fan, fan be lt, or other rotating parts, be careful not to let any part of your body c ome close or to let your clothing get caught up in the rot ating parts. o During inspection and maintenance, do not touch the steering wheel, gear shift lever, or dump control lever unless necessary.

If it is necessary to touch these parts during inspecti them move back to a safe place. on and maintenance, always give a signal to the other workers and h ave o If tools or parts are dropped or inserted into the fan or fan belt, they may fly off and cause injury. Do not drop or insert any parts or tools. If the place of operation for carrying out inspection a nd maintenance is not kept tidy, there is danger of people tripping up, slipping, or falling over and being injured. Always pu and wipe up all oil, grease, or other slippery substanc carried out in safety. t away hammers and other tools that are lying around in the work a rea, es.

Always keep the workplace clean and tidy to enable operations t o be Always use the proper tools and handle them correct ly. Do not use damaged or deformed tools or tools intended for another purpose. Using such tools may cause injury.