Komatsu — AVOIDING DANGEROUS SITUATIONS

SAFETY When carrying out demolition operations maintain a clear and safe location for the machine at all times, be aware of the falling objects drop zone. A collapsing building may cause serious damage to the machine or injure the operator always study the demolition procedure before performing the operation. Never allow anyone to stand near you during demolition operations. Do not carry out demolition work under the machine. This may cause a hazard as the machine could become unstable and tip over. When work- ing on the top of buildings or other structures, check the support strength before starting operations. The support may collapse and cause serious injury or damage.

Do not lift loads in slopes, soft ground or in places where the machine is not stable. When lifting a load do not exceed the specified lifting capacity for the machine. It is not recommended to drag or pull a load toward the machine, if the cable should snap or the load should come free the possibility of an object hitting the operators cab could cause damage to the machine or injury to the operator. It is also not recommended to pull a load to the side with the machine if a cable should snap or the load should come free the machine could tip or rollover. Never side load a machine; damage to the swing mechanism or a rollover could result. 1-24 PC400LC-7E0