Komatsu — 2.4.5 WORKING ON SLOPES

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING Travel up or down slopes with the heaviest part of the loader fa- cing the top of the slope. Do not travel on wet grass or thick layers of leaves: if the machi- ne moves obliquely in these conditions, it may slip. Before carrying out any operation on a slope, always check the functionality of the parking brake. Do not go down slopes at high speed; you may lose control of the machine and cause serious damage and even death. Do not move on slopes with inclination exceeding 30°, since the machine may overturn.

When the fuel level indicator reaches the red reserve area du- ring work on a slope, immediately provide for refuelling; due to the inclination of the machine, the engine may suck in air and stop suddenly, which represents a grave risk for the safety of the operator and of the persons before the machine. RWA31560 If the engine should stop all of a sudden, immediately lower the bucket to the ground and apply the parking brake. RWA31570 RWA31580 RWA31590 38