Komatsu — GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS the engine, exhaust manifold, muffler, or battery. or replace any damaged wiring. 2 - 15 Fire caused by accumulatio Prevention of fire arou nd high-temperature parts or electrical le materials, such as dry leaves, chips, paper, or coal dus t that are accumulated around Prevention of fire spre by sparks from fires, remove any flamm able materials such as dry leaves, chips, paper, ccumulated near the cooling system (r adiator, oil cooler) or insid e the undercover. Fire coming from electric wi Short circuits in the elect Always keep electric wiring connections clean and securely t Check the wiring ever y day for looseness or damage.

Tighten any loose connectors or wiring clamps. Repair Fire coming from hydraulic line nd tube clamps, guards, and cushions are securely fixed in position. Check that all the hose a nd tube clamps, guards, and cushions are securely f ixed in If they are loose, they ma y vibrate during operation and rub agai nst other parts . This may l ead t o damag e to the hoses, and cause high-p ressure oil to spurt out, leading to fire d amage or serious injury. Explosion caused by lightin g equipment oil, battery electrolyte, window washer fluid, or coolant, always use lighting with cations.

If such lighting equipment is not used, there is danger of explosion that may When checking fuel, anti-explosion specifi cause serious injury. When taking the elect When checking fuel, When taking the elect rical power for the lighting from the mac hine itself, follow t he instruction s in this m anual. ACTION IF FIRE OCCURS If a fire occurs, escape from Turn the start switch OF Use the handrails and st WINDOW WASHER LIQUID washer liquid. Us e an ethyl alcohol base Methyl alcohol base washe r liquid may irritate your eyes, so do no