WHY YOU SHOULD READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WHY YOU SHOULD READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The machine must be operated, cleaned, and maintained very carefully to ensure safe and troublefree operation. If you operate the machine correctly, these operating instructions will help you to avoid injuries and damage to property. To ensure this, these operating instructions take into account all applicable legal regu- lations and directives; the operating instructions comprise the following information:
Notes on the Operating Instructions Notes on Transport Notes on Safety Regulations Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Maintenance Instructions Technical Data Notes on Lubricants and Operating Agents The operating instructions are part of the machine and must al- ways be available at hand in the machine. If the operating in- structions have been lost or if they have become unreadable, because they are dirty, you may receive a new copy from Komat- su or your local Komatsu dealer. If the machine is resold, the op- erating instructions, and the licence are to be handed over to the new owner. The owner of the machine has to ensure that:
all persons driving the machine have the legally required minimum age and are physically and mentally fit to per- form the tasks they are charged with. all persons in charge with operating or maintaining the machine are appropriately instructed before operation or maintenance is started. They must have completely read and understood these operating instructions. In particu- lar, this applies to the following section "Notes on Safety Regulations" and the chapter "Safety". all persons driving the machine have read the accompa- nying leaflet "Notes on Operation of Komatsu Construc- tion Machines in Public Traffic". the machine is correctly operated. the machine is not improperly modified.
Please note: If the owner modifies safety-related parts of the machine, the certificate of conformity of the manufacturer will lapse and the person who has performed the modification has to issue a new certificate. Should you have any questions concerning this point, please do not hesitate to ask your local Komatsu dealer. 1-12