Komatsu — FIRE PREVENTION

. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FIRE PREVENTION close to flammable substances prevent fire, always observe the open flame near fuel or other flammable materials into a safe is danger that they may determined place and do not allow welding work on the machine, materials to a safe place before accumulated or 2 - 14 ACTION IF FIRE OCCURS Turn the starting switch OF Use the handrails and steps Do not jump off the machine . There is the danger of falling and PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT FIRE Fire caused by fuel, oil, coolant Do not bring any open flam such as fuel, oil, coolant or w that they may catch fire. T following: Do not smoke or use a flammable substances.

Stop the engine before a Do not leave the machin Tighten all fuel and oil ca Be careful not to spill fuel of the electrical system. After adding fuel or oil, w Put greasy rags and oth container to maintain saf When washing parts with use diesel oil or gasolin catch fire. Do not weld or use a cut that contain flammable li Determine well-ventilated the oil and fuel in the d unauthorized persons to When performing grindin move any flammable starting. Do not bring any open flam such as fuel, oil, coolant or w that they may catch fire. T following: Do not smoke or use a Fire caused by accumulation of flammable material.

ips, pieces of paper, coal dust, or any other flammable mat Remove any dry leaves, ch affixed around the engine, e xhaust manifold, muffler, or battery, or inside the undercover Fire coming from electric wiring l system can cause fire. To prevent fire, always observe the following. onnections clean and securely tightened. Short circuits in the electrica Keep all electric wiring c Check the wiring every d or replace any damaged Short circuits in the electrica l system can cause fire. To preven t fire, always observe the Keep all electric wiring c onnections clean and securely tightened. Check the wiring every d ay for looseness or damage. Tighten any loose connectors or wiring clamps.

Repair wiring. Fire coming from piping tube clamps, guards, and cushions are securely fixed in position. Check that all the hose and tube clamps, guards, and cushions are securely fixed in posi If they are loose, they may vi brate during operationand rub again st other parts. There is da nger that this may lead to damage to the hoses and cause high-pressure oil to spurt out, leading to fire, serious pe rsonal injury or death