SAFETY Precautions When Cleaning Cab Glass Always keep the cab glass clean to ensure good visibility when operating the machine. When cleaning the cab glass, use the handrail and step to reach the glass. Make sure that your footing is secure before reaching to clean the glass. Do not overextend your reach; there is a danger that you will lose your balance and fall. Be sure to maintain three-point contact (two feet and one hand, or one foot and two hands) with the handrail and step while climbing to reach the glass. Do not damage the wiper arm bracket. See “Cab Wiper” on page 2-72. Asbestos Hazard Alert Asbestos dust in the air can cause lung cancer, if it is inhaled.
There is danger of inhaling asbestos materials when working on job sites handling demolition work or industrial waste. Always observe the following precautions. Spray water to keep down the dust when cleaning. Do not use compressed air for cleaning. If there is danger that there may be asbestos dust in the air, always operate the machine from an upwind position. All workers should use approved respirators. Do not allow other people to approach during the operation. Always observe the rules and regulations for the work site and environmental standards. The machine does not contain asbestos but there is a possibility that imitation parts may contain asbestos. Use Komatsu genuine parts.
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