Komatsu — PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE

. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE batteries. 2 - 37 PRECAUTIONS WITH HIGH-PRESSURE OIL The hydraulic system is always under inte rnal pressure. When inspecting or replacing piping or hoses, always Th e hydraulic sy always check that the pr essure in the hydraulic cir cuit has been released . If th e circuit is still und er pressure, it wil l lead to serious personal injury, so always do as fo llows. When carrying out inspection and mainte nance of the pressure , relea se the pressure be fore starting. For details, see "STOP E NGINE BEFORE CARRYI NG OUT MAINTENANCE (P AGE 2-33)". Do n ot carry out inspe ction or replacement w ork with the circuit under pressure.

I f there is any l eakage from the piping or hoses, the surrounding area will be wet, so che ck for cracks in th e piping and hoses an d for swelling in the hoses When carry o ut inspection, wear safety glasses and leather gl There is a haz ard that high-pressure oil l eaking from small hole may penetrate your skin or cause blindness if it contacts you eyes directly. If you are hit by a jet of high-pressureoil and suffe injury to your skin or eyes, wash the place with clean water, and consult a doctor immediately for medical attention. may penetrate your skin or cause blind ness if it contacts you eyes directly.

If you are hit by a jet of high -pressureoil and suffe njury to your s kin or eyes, wash the plac e with clean water, and consult a doct or immediately for medica HANDLING HIGH-PRESSURE HOSES I f oil or fuel lea ks from high-pressure ho ses, it may cause fire or defective operation, w hich may lead to serious i njury or prope rty damage. If any loose b olts are found, stop w ork an d tighten to the sp ecified torque. tsu distributor. I f any damage d hoses are found, stop o perations immediately and c ontact your Koma Replace the hos e if any of the following pr Damaged or l eaking hydraulic fitting. Frayed or cut covering or exposed reinf Covering swo llen in places. ushed movable portion.

Twisted or cr Foreign mate rial embedded in covering WASTE MATERIAL To prevent pollut ion, pay careful attention t o the method of disposing o f waste materials. Always put oil drained from your machin e in containers. Neve drain oil direc tly onto the ground or d , the sea, or lakes. ump into the sewage ns when disposing o system, rivers Obey approp harmful objec MAINTENANCE OF AIR CONDITIONER If a ir conditioner r efrigerant gets into your ey es, it may cause blindness; i f it touches your sk in, it may cause fr ostbite. Never touch refri gerant.