. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2 - 17 ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION When installing optional parts or a ttachments, there may be problems with safety or lega l restrictions. Therefore contact your Komatsu distributor for advice. failures or other property damages resulting from the use of unauthorized he responsibility of Komatsu. Any injuries, accidents, product attachments or parts will not be t When installing and using optiona l attachments, read the instruction manual for the attac hment, and the general information related to attachment s in this manual.
ATTACHMENT COMBINATIONS Depending on the type or combinatio n of work equipment, there is a hazard that the work eq uipment may hit the cab or other parts of the machine. Befor e using unfamiliar work equipment, check if there is any hazard of interference, and operate with caution. CAB WINDOW GLASSES If the cab glass on the work equip ment side is broken, there is a hazard that the work equ ipment may contact the operator's body directly. Stop ope ration immediately and replace the glass. The ceiling window is made of org anic glass (polycarbonate), and as such it is apt to brea k easily when receiving damage on the surface, thereby deteriorating its protective characteristic.
If there is a c rack or damage caused by a fallen rock, or when any sign of them is noticed, replace it with a new window. If the cab door does not open for any reason, remove the glass from the rear window an d use the window as an emergency escape exit. For details, see "EMERGENCY E XIT FROM OPERATOR'S CAB (PAGE 3-44)" in this manual. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS horization from Komatsu can create hazards. Before making a modification, Any modification made without aut consult your Komatsu distributor. Komatsu will not be responsible f or any injuries, accidents, product failures or other prop erty damages resulting from modifications made without authorization from Komatsu.
SAFETY AT JOBSITE ly check the area for any unusual conditions that could be dangerous. Before starting operations, thorough ly check the area for any unusual conditions that coul When carrying out operations nea r combustible materials such as thatched roofs, dry le aves or dry grass, there is a hazard of fire, so be careful w hen operating. Check the terrain and condition o f the ground at the worksite, and determine the safest method of operation. Do not operate where there is a haza rd of landslides or falling rocks. oltage electrical lines may be t each utility and identify their or damage any of these lines. vent any unauthorized person here is danger that sparks will ng flames.
If water lines, gas lines, or high-v buried under the worksite, contac locations. Be careful not to sever Take necessary measures to pre from entering the operating area. If any fire is lit near the machine, t be sucked in and cause a fire. Be extremely careful when handli be sucked in and cause a fire. Be extremely careful when handli When traveling or operating in sha llow water or on soft ground, check the shape and cond ition of the bedrock, and the depth and speed of flow of th e water before starting operations.