. 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. WINDOW WASHER LIQUID Use an ethyl alcohol base washer liquid. Methyl alcohol base washer liquid may irritate your eyes, so do not use it. 2 - 13 Fire coming from electric wiring ystem can cause fire. connections clean and securely tightened. Short circuits in the electrical s Always keep electric wiring Check the wiring every day or replace any damaged wi for looseness or damage. Tighten any loose connectors o r wiring clamps. Repair ring.
Fire coming from hydraulic line be clamps, guards, and cushions are securely fixed in position. Check that all the hose and tu If they are loose, they may vibr hoses, and cause high-pressu be clamps, guards, and cushions are securely fixed in pos ate during operation and rub against other parts. This may lead to damage to the re oil to spurt out, leading to fire damage or serious injury. Explosion caused by lighting equi pment battery electrolyte, window washer fluid, or coolant, always use lighting with s. If such lighting equipment is not used, there is danger of explosion that may When checking fuel, oil, anti-explosion specification cause serious injury.
When taking the electrical p ower for the lighting from the machine itself, follow the inst ructions in this m anual. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING RO PS laces where there is danger of nd quarries, or in places where remove it when operating the he operator when machine rolls r, ROPS supports its weight and ength may be reduced. When su distributor. Install ROPS when working in p falling rocks, such as in mines a there is danger of rolling over. If ROPS is installed, do not machine. ROPS is installed to protect t over. When machine rolls ove absorbs its impact energy.
If ROPS is modified, its str modifying, consult your Komat If ROPS is deformed by falling objects or by rolling over, its strength lowers and its desi gn functions can not be maintained. In this case, be s ure to ask your Komatsu distributor about repair method. Even if ROPS is installed, it do es not work normally, if your seat belt is not fastened. Be s ure to fasten yo ur seat belt when operating machine. PRECAUTIONS FOR ATTACHME NTS When installing optional parts or attachments, there may be problems with safety or lega l restrictions. Th erefore contact your Komatsu distribu tor for advice.
Any injuries, accidents, or prod uct failures resulting from the use of unauthorized attachm ents or parts will not be the responsibility of Komatsu. When installing and using opti onal attachments, read the instruction manual for the attac hment, and the g eneral information related to attachm ents in this manual.