. SAFETY SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 2 - 37 SAFETY FIRST WHEN USING HIGH-PRESSURE GREASE TO ADJUST TRACK TEN Grease is pumped into under high pressure. the track tension adjustment system If the specified procedure for maintenance is not follow ed when making adjustment, grea se drain plug (1) may fly out an d cause serious injury or property damage. drain plug (1) to loosen the track When loosening grease tension, never loosen it m ore than one turn. Loosen th e grease drain plug slowly. Never put your face, han ds, feet, or any other part of y our body close to grease drain plu DO NOT DISASSEMBLE RE COIL SPRINGS Never attempt to disassem ble the recoils spring assembl y.
It contains a spring u nder high press ure which serves as a shock absorber for the idler. If it is disassembled by mistake , the spring will fly out and cau injury. When it becomes necessar y to disassemble it, ask your Komatsu distributor to d SAFETY RULES FOR HIGH- PRESSURE OIL ways under internal pressure. When inspecting or replacing piping or hoses, always The hydraulic system is al always check that the pressure in t he hydraulic circuit has been r eleased. If the circuit is still under press ure, it will lead to serious injury, so always do as follows. ure before starting any inspection or replacement operation.
Always release the press ure before starting any inspec tion or r eplacement op If there is any leakage fro m the piping or hoses, the surr ounding area will be wet , so check for cr acks in the piping and hoses and for swellin When carry out inspectio n, wear safety glasses and le There is a hazard that hig h-pressure oil leaking from sm all holes may penetrate your skin or cause blindness if it contacts your eyes directly. If you are hit by a jet of high-pressureoil and suffer injury to your skin or eyes, wash the place with clean water, and consult a doctor immediately for medical attention. may penetrate your skin or cause blindness if it conta cts your eyes directly.
If you are h it by a jet of high-pressureoil a nd suffer injury to your skin or eyes , wash the place with clean wa ter, and consult a doctor immedia