WHY YOU SHOULD READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5. WHY YOU SHOULD READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUC- TIONS 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 regulations and direc- tives; 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 always be available at hand in the machine. If the operating instructions have been lost or if they have become unreadable, because they are dirty, you may receive a new copy from Komatsu or your local Komatsu dealer. If the machine is resold, the operating 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 perform the tasks they are charged with. all persons in charge with operating or maintaining the machine are appropriately instructed before op- eration or maintenance is started. They must have completely read and understood these operating in- structions. In particular, this applies to the following section "6. Notes on Safety Regulations" and the chapter "Safety". all persons driving the machine have read the accompanying leaflet "Notes on Operation of Komatsu Construction 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. Our continuous effort to improve the machine's design may lead to changes of machine details. However, the in- troduction of these improvements does not oblige us to perform them on machines which have already been de- livered and are already in use. If these improvements result in minor changes, these minor changes will not be described in the operating in- structions.
Should you require new available information about your machine or have any questions concerning the information given in the operating instructions, please do not hesitate to contact either Komatsu America In- ternational Company or your local Komatsu dealer. These operating instructions may refer to attachments and special equipment not available from your local Ko- matsu dealer. Should you require attachments or special equipment, ask your local Komatsu dealer. 6