. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ATTACHMENT COMBINATIONS and operate with caution. 2 - 17 ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION When installing optional parts or a ttachments, there may be problems with safety or legal restrictions. Therefore contact your Komatsu distributor f or advice. failures or other property damages resulting from the use of unauthorized e responsibility of Komatsu. Any injuries, accidents, product attachments or parts will not be th When installing and using optiona l attachments, read the instruction manual for the attach ment, and the general information related to attachment s in this manual.
Depending on the type or combinatio n of work equipment, there is a hazard that the work equ ipment may hit the cab or other parts of the machine. Before using unfamiliar work equipment, check if there is any hazard of interference, CAB WINDOW GLASSES If a pane of the cab window on t he work equipment side is broken, the work equipment may directly hit the achine immediately and replace the broken pane with new one. operator. In that case, stop the m achine immediately and replace the broken pane with n The ceiling window is made of org anic glass (polycarbonate), and as such it is apt to break easily when receiving damage on the surface, thereby d eteriorating its protective characteristic.
If there is a cra ck or damage caused by a fallen rock, or when any sign of them is noticed, replace it with a new window. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS orization from Komatsu can create hazards. Before making a modification, Any modification made without auth consult your Komatsu distributor. Komatsu will not be responsible fo r any injuries, accidents, product failures or other prope rty damages resulting from modifications made without authorization from Komatsu. SAFETY AT JOBSITE ly check the area for any unusual conditions that could be dangerous.
Before starting operations, thorough ly check the area for any unusual conditions that could When carrying out operations nea r combustible materials such as thatched roofs, dry lea ves or dry grass, there is a hazard of fire, so be careful w hen operating. Check the terrain and condition of the ground at the worksite, and determine the safest m ethod of operation. Do not operate where there is a haza rd of landslides or falling rocks. oltage electrical lines may be t each utility and identify their or damage any of these lines. ent any unauthorized person If water lines, gas lines, or high-v buried under the worksite, contac locations.
Be careful not to sever Take necessary measures to prev from entering the operating area. from entering the operating area. When traveling or operating in sha llow water or on soft ground, check the shape and conditi on of the bedrock, and the depth and speed of flow of the water before starting operations.