WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. 6. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION Any modification made without authorization from Komatsu can create problems with safety. Before making a modification, consult your Komatsu distributor. Komatsu will not be responsible for any injury or damage caused by any unauthorized modification. 1-3 ALWAYS APPLY LOCK WHEN LEAVING OPERATOR’S SEAT ‡ When standing up from the operator’s seat, always place safety lock lever to the LOCK position 1 and parking brake switch 2 to the ON position securely.
If you accidentally touch the travel or swing lever when they are not locked, the work equipment may suddenly move and cause serious injury or damage. ‡ When leaving the machine, lower the work equipment completely to the ground, set safety lock lever 1 to the LOCK position and parking brake switch 2 to the ON position, then stop the engine and use the key to lock all the equipment. Always take the key with you. Work equipment posture © See “12.13 PARKING MACHINE”. Locks © See “12.17 LOCKING”. MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING ‡ Before getting on or off the machine, check the handrails and steps, and if there is any oil, grease, or mud on them, wipe it off immediately.
In addition, repair any damage and tighten any loose bolts. ‡ NEVER jump on or off the machine. NEVER get on or off a moving machine. These acts may result in unexpected injury. ‡ When getting on or off the machine, always face the machine and maintain three-point contact (both feet and one hand, or both hands and one foot) with the handrails and steps to ensure that you support yourself. ‡ Never hold any control levers or when getting on or off the machine. ‡ When opening the cab door to enter the cab, stand on the top step. ‡ Never step down from a step at the rear of the machine or from the side of the cab to a tire.