. FOREWORD BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL Read, understand and follow all precautions and warnings in this manual and on the machine before performing operation and maintenance. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. If you sell the machine, be sure to give this manual to the new owner together with the machine. Always keep this Operation and Maintenance Manual in the location shown on the right so that all relevant personnel can read it at any time. Storage location for the Operation and Maintenance Manual: magazine box on the left side of the operator's seat. the past are given in ( ).
1 - 2 This manual gives details of the operation and methods of i nspection and maintenance for this machine that mus be obeyed in order to use the machine safely. Most accident s are caused by the failure to follow fundamental safety rules for the operation and maintenance of machines.
Komatsu cannot predict every circumstance that might in volve a potential hazard when the machine is used Therefore, the safety messages in this manual and on the m achine may not include all possible safety precautions If you carry out any operation, inspection, or maintenance u nder conditions that are not described in this manual understand that it is your responsibility to take the necessar y precautions to ensure safety. In no event should you or others engage in the prohibited uses or actions describe d in this manual. Improper operation and maintenance of the machine can be hazardous and could result in seriou s injury or death.
If this manual is lost or damaged, contact your distributor i mmediately to arrange for its replacement. For detail regarding the machine serial No. you will need to provide yo ur Komatsu distributor, see "YOUR MACHINE SERIAL NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTOR (PAGE 1-6)". This manual uses the international units (SI) for units of mea surement. For reference, units that have been used in The explanations, values, and illustrations in this manual have been prepared based on the latest information ovements in the design of this machine may lead to available as of the date of its publication. Continuing impr additional changes that are not reflected in this manual.
Con sult Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor for the lates available information concerning your machine or with ques tions regarding information contained in this manual. The numbers in circles in the illustrations correspond to the numbers in ( ) in the text. (For example:1 → (1)) Komatsu delivers machines that comply with all applicable r egulations and standards of the country to which it has been shipped. If this machine has been purchased in an other country, it may lack certain safety devices and specifications that are necessary for use in your country. complies with the applicable standards and regulations distributor before operating the machine.
If there is any question about whether your produc of your country, consult Komatsu or your Komatsu