. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ACTION IF FIRE OCCURS If a fire occurs, escape from the machine as follows. Turn the start switch OFF to stop the engine. Use the handrails and steps to get off the machine. FALLING OBJECTS, FLYING OBJECTS AND INTRUDING OBJECTS PREVENTION On jobsites where there is a hazard that falling objects, flying objects, or intruding objects may hit or enter the operator's cab, consider the operating conditions and install the necessary guards to protect the operator. When carrying out demolition or breaker operations, install a front guard and use a laminated coating sheet on the front glass.
When working in mines or quarries where there is a hazard of falling rock, install FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure) and a front guard, and use a laminated coating sheet on the front glass. When carrying out the above operations, always close the front window. In addition, always ensure that by standers are a safe distance away and are not in hazard from falling or flying objects. The above recommendationsassume that the conditions are for standard operations, but it may be necessary to add additional guards according to the operating conditions on the jobsite. Always contact your Komatsu distributor for advice. 2 - 17 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID er liquid.
Use an ethyl alcohol base wash Methyl alcohol base washer liqu id may irritate your eyes, so do not use ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION When installing optional parts or attachments, there may be problems with safety or le gal restrictions. Th erefore contact your Komatsu distrib utor for advice. Any injuries, accidents, or pro duct failures resulting from the use of unauthorized attac hments or parts will not be the responsibility of Komatsu . When installing and using opt ional attachments, read the instruction m anual for the att achment, and the g enera information related to attachm ents in this manual.
ATTACHMENT COMBINATIONS Depending on the type or combi nation of work equipment, there is a haza rd that the work equipment may hit t he cab or other parts of the machine. B efore using unfamiliar work equipment, c heck if there is a ny hazard of interference, and operate with caution. CAB WINDOW GLASSES If the cab glass on the work e quipment side is broken, there is a hazar d that the work e quipment may cont act the operator's body directly. Stop operation immediately and replace the glass.
The ceiling window is made o f organic glass (polycarbonate), and as s uch it is apt to br eak easily when re ceiving damage on the surface, there by a fallen rock, or when any by deteriorating its protective characteristic. If there is a crack or damage c aused sign of them is noticed, replace it with a new window.