Komatsu — PREPARATIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION

. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 2 - 14 KEEP MACHINE CL EAN If y ou get on or off the machine or carry out in spection and maintenance when the machine is dirty wi th mud or oil , there is a ha zard that you will slip and fall. Wipe off any mud or oil from the machi ne. Always keep th e machine clean. If water gets in to the electrical system, there will cause malfunctions or misoperation. misoperation, there is danger that the ma unexpectedlyand cause serious personal injur washing the machine with water or steam, do n or steam to come into direct contact with elect wil l cause ma lfunctions or misoperation.

misoperation, there is danger that the ma unexpectedlya nd cause serious personal injur washing the ma chine with water or steam, do n or steam to co me into direct contact with elect PRECAUTIONS INSIDE OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT lways remove all mud and oil from the soles of your shoes. When entering the operator's compartment, a lways remove all mud and oil from t he soles of your sho If y ou operate t he pedal with mud or oil affixe d to your shoes, your foot may slip a nd this may cause a serious accident. Do not leave to ols or a machine parts lying aro und inside the operator's compartme nt.

If tools or parts g et into the control devices , it may obstruct operation and cause the machine to move unexpectedly, resulting in serious or death. ction pads to the window glass. Suction pads act as a lens and may cause fire. personal injury Do not stick su ction pads to the window glass . Suction pads act as a lens and ma Do not use a c ell phone when driving or oper ating the machine. This may lead to mistakes in operati on, which could cause se rious personal injury or death. ammable or explosive items into the operator's compartment.

Never bring an y dangerous objects such as fl ammable or explosive items into the operator's compart PROVIDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRST AID KIT for action if any injury or fire should occur. ided and read the m in emergencies. ce to ensure that arry out periodic Always follow the precautions below to prepare for action if any injury or fire should o Be sure that fir e extinguishers have been prov labels to ensur e that you know how to use the Carry out perio dic inspection and maintenan th e fire extingu isher can always be used. Provide a first aid kit in the storage point. C checks and add to the contents if necessary. checks and ad d to the contents if necessary.

IF ANY PROBLEM I S FOUND If y ou find any pro blems in the machine during o peration or maintenance (noise, vibra tion, smell, incorrec t gauges, smoke, oil leakag e, etc., or any abnormal display on the warning devices or monitor), report to the person in charge and have the ne cessary action taken. Do not o perate the machine until the problem has been correcte d.