. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION OPERATION that there is no one in the (backup warning buzzer) works window of the operator's 2 - 20 CHECKS BEFORE STARTING OPERATI ON ve the machine to a wide area where there are no obstructions, and operate he machine. ing, travel, and brake systems. When carrying out the checks, mo slowly. Do not allow anyone near t Always fasten your seat belt. Check the operation of the steer Check for any problem in the sou nd of the machine, vibration, heat, smell, or gauges; che ck also that there is no leakage of oil or fuel. t repairs immediately.
If any problem is found, carry ou PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING IN F Before travelling, check again surrounding area, and that there Before travelling, sound the horn Always operate the machine onl If another person is allowed on th only in the assistant's seat. Check that the backup alarm (b properly. Always close the door and t compartment and check that the Always be sure to carry out the abo machine is equipped with mirrors. PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING e the maximum payload. The brakes will lose their effect. o the OFF position. It is dangerous if the engine stops when the machine is ecomes heavy. e dump lever at FLOAT position, then travel.
, travel at low speed, and avoid sudden changes in direction. operations, always keep a safe distance from people, structures, or other ontact with them. Do not load the dump body abov e the maximum payload. The brakes will lose their effec Never turn the starting switch t traveling, because the steering b Lower the dump body, setting th When traveling on rough ground , travel at low speed, and avoid sudden changes in direc When traveling or carrying out machines to avoid coming into c When passing over bridges or st ructures, check first that the structure is strong enough to support the weight of the machine.
When operating in tunnels, insid e buildings, or under bridges or electric wires, or other pl aces where the height is limited, operate slowly and be extremely careful not to let the machine or dump body c ontact anything. Continuous long time traveling at high speed may cause tires to heat up, abnormally i ncreasing the inflation pressure inside the tires, and to blow up. The explosion of the tire is very destructive, an d it can lead to serious injury or death. ibutor before doing long continuous traveling. Contact with your Komatsu distr