Komatsu — DISCHARGED BATTERY

. OPERATION TROUBLES AND ACTIONS LIGHTWEIGHT TOWING HOLE WARNING Permissible towing load: Max. 108000 N (11,000 kgf) DISCHARGED BATTERY WARNING 3 - 135 The shackle must always be us Hold the rope level and direct i Move the machine slowly in th There is a hole in the track fram e to fit the shackle when towing light objects. SEVERE JOB CONDITIO N When carrying out digging o perations in water, if the work equipment mounting pin goes into the water, carry out greasing every time the ope ration is carried out. For heavy-duty operations a nd deep digging, carry out greasing o f the work equipment m ounting pins every time before operation. boom, arm and bucket several times, then grease again.

After greasing, operate the boom, arm and bucket several times, It is dangerous to charge a bat tery when mounted on a machine. Make sure that it is dismounted befo re charging. e battery, stop the engine and turn the position. When checking or handling th starting switch key to the OFF The battery generates hydroge n gas, so there is a hazard of explosion. Do not bring lighted cigarettes near the battery, or do anything that will cause sparks. Battery electrolyte is dilute sul furic acid, and it will attack your clothes and skin. If it gets on your cloth es or on your skin, immediately wash it off with a large amount of wate r.

If it gets in your eyes, wash it out with fresh water and consult a doct or. ys wear protective goggles and rubber When handling batteries, alwa gloves. When removing the battery, fir st disconnect the cable from the ground (normally the negative (-) termi nal). When installing, install the positive (+) terminal first. If a tool touches the positive te rminal and the chassis, there is danger that it will cause a spark, so be extremely careful. If the terminals are loose, there is danger that the defective contact may generate sparks that will cause an explosion. When removing or installing th e terminals, check which is the positive (+) terminal and which is the n egative (-) terminal.