Komatsu — Komatsu Excavator Manual (EN)

. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION only. out of (1) (2) (3) (4) Blocks Ramp Centerline of trailer Angle of ramps: Max. 15 ° machine is operated with the auto-deceleration system ON, there is danger that the engine speed will suddenly rise, the machine will suddenly move off, or the machine travel speed will become faster. Run the engine at low idling and drive the machine slowly at low speed. When on the ramps, do not operate any lever except for the travel lever. Never correct your steering on the ramps. If necessary, drive off the ramps, correct the direction, then enter the ramps again.

The center of gravity of the machine will change suddenly at the joint between the ramps and the track or trailer, and there is danger of the machine losing its balance. Travel slowly over this point. When loading or unloading to an embankment or platform, make sure that it has suitable width, strength, and grade. When swinging the upper structure on the trailer, the trailer is unstable, so pull in the work equipment and swing slowly. For machines equipped with a cab, always lock the door after boarding the machine. If this is not done, the door may suddenly open during transportation. Refer to "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-128)".

2 - 31 TRANSPORTATION orted on a trailer, there is danger of serious personal injury or death during llows. dimensions carefully. Depending on the work equipment installed, the machine t, and overall length may differ. When th e machine is transp transportation. Always do as fo Alway s check the machine weigh t, transportation heigh t, and overall length m ay diffe Check beforehand that all bri dges and other structu res on t he transportation route are s trong eno ugh to withstand the co mbined weight of the t ransporter and the ma chine b eing t ransported.

The m achine can be divided into parts for transportation, s o whe n transporti ng the machine, ple ase contact your Koma tsu distributor to have the work carried out. LOADING AND UNLOADING When lo ading or unloading the machine, mistaken op eration bring the hazard of the machine tipping over or falling, care is n ecessary. Always do a Perfor m loading and unloa Maint ain a safe distance fro m the edge of the road or cliff Never use the work equipm ent to load or unload t There is danger that the ma chine may fall or tip ov Alway s use ramps of adequa te strength. Be sure th at the r are wi de, long, and thick eno ugh to provide a safe lo ading s Take suitable steps to prev n or coming off.

positio Be sur e the ramp surface is c lean and free of greas e, oil, ic loose materials. Remove di rt from machine-tracks . On a day, in particular, be extreme ly careful since the ra mp surf slippe