Komatsu — GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS GENERAL PRECAUTIONS using it. Have guards and covers repaired 2 - 12 SAFETY RUL ES ed and authorized personnel can operate and maintain the machine. Only train ed and authorized personnel can operate and maintain the ma Follow all safety rules, precautions and instructions in this manual when operating or performi ng maintenance on the ma chine. If you are not feeling well, or if you are u nder the influence of alcohol or me dication, your ability t o safely operate or repair y our machine may be severely impaired, putting yourself and eve ryone else on your jo b site in danger.

When wo rking with another operator or with the person on the worksite t raffic duty, discuss th e content of the operation beforehand and use the dete rmined signals when carrying out the operation. IF ABNORMALITIES ARE FOUND If you find an y problems in the machine du ring operation or maintenance (noi se, vibration, smell, i ncorrect gauges, smoke, oil le akage, etc., or any abnormal d isplay on the warning devices or m onitor), report to the person in charge and have t he necessary action taken. D o not operate the machine until th e problem has been c orrected.

CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ITE Do not w ear loose clothing and access protruding If you hav e long hair and it hangs out fr om your hard hat, there is a hazar d that it may get caught up in t he machine, so tie your hair up an d be careful not to let it get c aught. Always w ear a hard hat and safety sho es. If the nature of the work requ and safet ires it, wear safety glasses, m y belt when operating or main ask, gloves, ear plugs, taining the machine.

Check th that they may catch on contro FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRST AID KIT Always follo w the precautions below to pr epare for action if any injury or fire Be sure th at fire extinguishers have bee n provided and read the labels to ensure that you know Carry out periodic inspection and main the fire ex tinguisher can always be use Provide a first aid kit in the storage po checks a nd add to the contents if nece SAFETY FEAT Be sure t immediat Understa nd the method of use of safet y features and use them properly. Never re move any safety features. Alw ays keep them in good operating