. FOREWORD BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL this manual and on the machine before performing Komatsu cannot predict every circumstance that might involve a potential hazard when the machine is used. For a machine with a ROPS canopy, a pocket is provided at the end of the floor. 1 - 2 BEFORE READING THIS MAN UAL This manual give s details of the operation and m ethods of inspection and maintenance fo r this machine that must be obeyed in orde r to use the machine safely. Mo st accidents are caused by the failure to f ollow fundamental safety rules for the oper ation and maintenance of mac hines. Read, understan d and follow all precautions an d warnings in operation and ma intenance.
Failure to do so ma Therefore, the sa fety messages in this manual a nd on the machine may not include all pos sible safety precautions. If you carry out a ny operation, inspection, or ma intenance under conditions that are not d escribed in this manual, understand that it is your responsibility to take th e necessary precautions to ensure safety . In no event should you or others engage in the prohibited uses or actio ns described in this manual.
Improper ope ration and maintenance of the machine ca n be hazardous and could res ult in serious If you sell the ma chine, be sure to give this man ual to the ne w owner together with the m Always keep this Operation and MaintenanceMa nual in the location shown on the right so t hat all relevant personnel can read it at any Operation and M aintenance Manual Storing Pla For a machine wit h a cab, a pocket is provided on the inside of right and left door If this manual is l ost or damaged, contact your distributor immediately to arrange for its replacement. For details regardingthe mac hine serial No. you will need to provide your Komatsu distributor, see "TA BLE TO ENTER SERIAL NO.
AND DISTRI BUTOR (PAGE 1-9)". This manual uses the international units (SI) for units of measurement. For reference, unit s that have been used in the past are give n in ( ).