A WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES + immediately after operations are stopped, the engine coolant, engine oil, and hydraulic oil are at high temperatures, and are still under pressure. Attempting to remove the cap, drain the oil or coolant, or replace the filters may lead to serious burns. Always wait for the temperature to go down, and follow the specified procedures when carrying out these operations. + To prevent hot water from spurting out: 1) Turn engine off. 2) Allow coolant to cool. 3) Slowly loosen cap to relieve pressure before removing. + To prevent hot oil from spurting out:
1) Turn engine off. 2) Allow oil to cool. 3) Slowly loosen cap to relieve pressure before removing. _-II ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD PREVENTION 11 + Asbestos dust can be HAZARDOUS to your health if it is inhaled. + If you handle materials containing asbestos fibers. follow these guidelines as given below: 1) NEVER use compressed air for cleaning. 2) Use water for cleaning to keep down the dust. 3) Operate the machine with the wind to your back, whenever possible. 4) Use an approved respirator if necessary. + Be sure fire extinguishers have been provided and know how to use them. + Provide a first aid kit at the storage point. + Know what to do in the event of a fire.
+ Be sure you know the phone numbers of persons you should contact in case of an emergency. + When installing and using an optional attachment, read the instruction manual for the attachment and the information related to attachments in this manual. + Do not use attachments that are not authorized by Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor. Use of unauthorized attachments could create a safety problem and adversely affect the proper operation and useful life of the machine. + Any injuries, accidents, product failures resulting from the use of unauthorized attachments will not be the responsibility of Komatsu. 1-5