Komatsu — PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE so so switch OFF. Wait for 2 - 33 PRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING Welding operations must alwa ys be performed by a qualified we lder and in a place equip ped with proper equipment. There is a hazard of gas, fire, or electrocution when performing welding, so never allo w any unqualified personne to perform welding.

HANDLING BATTERY Before inspecting or handling the battery, turn the key in the st arting switch to OFF po Danger of battery exploding When the battery is being c generated and may explod includes dilute sulphuric a cause serious personal inj always observe the followi Do not use or charge th below LOWER LEVEL Always perform periodic level, and add distilled battery filler solution) to Do not smoke or bring a Hydrogen gas is gen charged, so remove the a well-ventilated place perform the charging. After charging, tighten t When the battery is being c harged, flammable hydrogen gas generated and may explod e. In addition, the battery electrol includes dilute sulphuric a cid.

Any mistake in handling m cause serious personal inj ury or death, explosion, or fire, ng. e battery if the battery electrolyte always observe the followi Do not use or charge th mark. This will cause explosi inspection of the battery electrol water (or commercially availa UPPER LEVEL mark. Do not smoke or bring a ny open flame close to the batter Hydrogen gas is gen erated when the battery is bei battery from the machine, take it , remove the battery caps, th he battery caps securely.

After charging, tighten t Danger from dilute sulphuric a cid When the battery is being c generated and may explod includes dilute sulphuric a cause serious personal inj always observe the followi When handling the batt and rubber gloves. If battery electrolyte get your eyes with large am medical attention imme If battery electrolyte get immediately with large a When the battery is being c harged, flammable hydrogen gas generated and may explod e. In addition, the battery electrol includes dilute sulphuric a cid. Any mistake in handling m cause serious personal inj ury or death, explosion, or fire, ng.

ery, always wear protective gogg s into your eyes, immediately wa always observe the followi ounts of fresh water. After that, diately. If battery electrolyte get s on your clothes or skin, wash it mounts of water. Removing battery cables ical system or performing electric welding, turn the sta Before repairing the electr approximately 1 minute, th en remove the negative (-) batter y cable to stop the flow