SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION VENTILATION FOR ENCLOSED AREA Exhaust fumes from the engine can kill. G If it is necessary to start the engine within an enclosed area, or when handling fuel, flushing oil, or paint, open the doors and windows to ensure that adequate ventilation is provided to prevent gas poisoning. SIGNALMAN'S SIGNAL AND SIGNS G Set up signs to inform of road shoulders and soft ground. If the visibility is not good, position a signalman if necessary. Operators should pay careful attention to the signs and follow the instructions from the signalman. G Only one signalman should give signals.
G Make sure that all workers understand the meaning of all signals and signs before starting work. EMERGENCY EXIT FROM OPERATOR'S CAB If any accident should happen and it becomes impossible to open the door, use the hammer supplied to break the window and use it as an emergency escape. For details, see "HAMMER FOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE (PAGE 3-24)" in this manual. G When escaping, remove all the pieces of glass from window frame first and be careful not to cut yourself on the glass. Be careful also not to slip on the broken pieces of glass on the ground around the machine. ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD PREVENTION Asbestos dust in the air can cause lung cancer if it is inhaled.
There is danger of inhaling asbestos when working on jobsites handling demolition work or work handling industrial waste. Always observe the following. G Spray water to keep down the dust when cleaning. Do not use compressed air for cleaning. G If there is danger that there may be asbestos dust in the air, always operate the machine from an upwind position. All workers should use an approved respirator. G Do not allow other persons to approach during the operation. G Always observe the rules and regulations for the work site and environmental standards. This machine does not use asbestos, but there is a danger that imitation parts may contain asbestos, so always use genuine Komatsu parts.
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