BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL FOREWORD BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL 1 This manual gives details of the operation and methods of inspection and maintenance for this machine that must be obeyed in order to use the machine safely. Most accidents are caused by the failure to follow fundamental safety rules for the operation and maintenance of machines. Read, understand and follow all precautions and warnings in this manual and on the machine before performing operation and maintenance. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Komatsu cannot predict every circumstance that might involve a potential hazard when the machine is used.
Therefore, the safety messages in this manual and on the machine may not include all possible safety precau- tions. If you carry out any operation, inspection, or maintenance under conditions that are not described in this manual, understand that it is your responsibility to take the necessary precautions to ensure safety. In no event should you or others engage in the prohibited uses or actions described in this manual. Improper operation and maintenance of the machine can be hazardous and could result in serious injury or death. If you sell the machine, be sure to give this manual to the new owner together with the machine.
Always keep this Operation and Maintenance Manual in the location shown on the right so that all relevant person- nel can read it at any time. Operation and Maintenance Manual Storing Place For a machine with a cab, a pocket is provided on the inside of both right and left doors. For a machine with a ROPS canopy, a pocket is provided at the end of the floor. If this manual is lost or damaged, contact your distributor immediately to arrange for its replacement. For details regarding the machine serial No. you will need to provide your Komatsu distributor, see “TABLE TO ENTER SERIAL NO. AND DISTRIBUTOR (1-13)“. This manual uses the international units (SI) for units of measurement.
For reference, units that have been used in the past are given in ( ). 1-2