8. PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. WHEN ABNORMALITY IS LOCATED If any abnormality is found during inspection, always carry out repairs. In particular, if the machine is used when there is any abnormality in the brakes or work equipment systems, it may lead to serious accident. Depending on the type of failure, please contact your Komatsu distributor for repairs. 1-29 RULES TO FOLLOW WHEN ADDING FUEL OR OIL Fuel, oil, antifreeze, and window washer fluid can be ignited by a flame. Always observe the following: ‡ Stop the engine when adding fuel or oil. ‡ Do not leave the work place when adding fuel or oil.
‡ Do not smoke. ‡ Wipe up any spilled fuel, oil, antifreeze, or window washer fluid immediately. ‡ Tighten all fuel, oil, antifreeze, and window washer fluid caps securely. ‡ Use well-ventilated areas for adding or storing fuel, oil, antifreeze, and window washer fluid. A0055020 A0055040 HANDLING HIGH-PRESSURE HOSES ‡ Do not bend high-pressure hoses or hit them with hard objects. Do not use any bent or cracked piping, tubes or hoses. They may burst during use. ‡ Always repair any loose or broken fuel hoses or oil hoses. If fuel or oil leaks, it may cause a fire.