. SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 2 - 16 If t his machine is modified without permiss ion from Komatsu , there is danger that problems may occur with safety and that this ma y lead to serious person h and visibility. Before al injury. Modifications m ay have an adverse eff ect on items such as machine strengt making any modifications , please consult your Komatsu distributor. Komatsu cannot take any responsibility for accidents, failure s, or da mage caused by modifi cations not authorized by SAFETY AT JOB SITE perations, thoroughly check the area for any unusual conditions that could be dangerous.
Before starting o perations, thoroughly che ck the area for an y unusua l conditions that could When carrying out operations near com bustible materials such as thatched roofs, dry lea ves or dry grass, there is a hazard of fire, so be careful when o perating. Check the terr ain and condition of the gr ound at the works ite, and determine the safest m ethod of operation. Do not operate w here there is a hazard of l andslides or fallin If water lines, gas lines, or high-voltage electrical lines m buried under t he worksite, contact each utility and identify locations. Be careful not to sever or dam age any of these Take action to the jobsite.
When workin barriers to ens ure the safety of passing When travelin g or operating in shallow w ater or on soft gr check the sha pe and condition of the b edrock, and the and speed of f low of the water before st arting operations. WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND Avoid traveling or operating your mach ine too close to the edge of cliffs, overhangs, and deep ditches. The Avoid travelin ground may b e weak in such areas. If th e ground should collapse under the weight or vib ration of the machine, there is a haza rd that the machine may f all or tip over. Remember t hat the soil after heavy rain or blasting or after earthquakes i s weak in these areas.
When working on embankments or near excavated ditche s, there i s a hazard that the weig ht and vibration of the machine will c ause the soil to collapse. Before starting op erations , take steps to ensure t hat the ground is safe and to preven t the machine from rolling over or falling.