SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD PREVENTION Asbestos dust can be HAZARDOUS to your health if it is inhaled. Your Komatsu machine and genuine Komatsu spare parts do not contain any asbestos. Use only genuine Komatsu spare parts. If spare parts containing asbestos are used, the following precau- tions must be observed: G NEVER use compressed air for cleaning. G Use water for cleaning to keep down the dust. G Operate the machine with the wind to your back, whenever possible. G Use an approved respirator if necessary.
CRUSHING OR CUTTING PREVENTION Do not enter, or put your hand or arm or any other part of your body between movable parts such as between the work equip- ment and cylinders, or between the machine and work equip- ment. If the work equipment is operated, the clearance will change and this may lead to serious damage or personal injury. FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRST AID KIT G Know how to use fire extinguisher (if installed). G Provide a first aid kit at the storage point. G Know what to do in the event of a fire. G Be sure you know the phone numbers of persons you should contact in case of an emergency.
PROTECTION AGAINST FALLING OR FLYING OBJECTS If there is any danger of falling or flying objects hitting the opera- tor, install protective guards in place to protect the operator as required for each particular situation. G For work with breakers, install a front guard on the wind- shield. Also, place a laminate coating sheet over the wind- shield. G For demolition or shear work, install a front guard on the windshield and a top guard on the cab. Also, place a laminate coating sheet over the windshield. 19