Komatsu — SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY MACHINE OPERATION .................................................................................................................... 2-23 2 Checks before starting engine .......................................................................................................... 2-23 2 Safety rules for starting engine ......................................................................................................... 2-23 2 Starting engine in cold weather.........................................................................................................

2-24 2 OPERATION............................................................................................................................................. 2-25 2 STARTING ENGINE................................................................................................................................. 2-23 2 Checks before operation................................................................................................................... 2-25 2 Safety rules for changing machine directions ...................................................................................

2-26 2 Safety rules for traveling ................................................................................................................... 2-27 2 Traveling on slopes........................................................................................................................... 2-28 2 Operations on slopes........................................................................................................................ 2-29 2 Prohibited operations........................................................................................................................

2-29 2 Operations on snow.......................................................................................................................... 2-31 2 Parking machine ............................................................................................................................... 2-31 2 TRANSPORTATION................................................................................................................................. 2-32 2 Loading and unloading .....................................................................................................................

2-32 2 Shipping the machine ....................................................................................................................... 2-32 2 BATTERY ................................................................................................................................................. 2-33 2 Battery hazard prevention................................................................................................................. 2-33 2 Starting engine with booster cables..................................................................................................

2-34 2 TOWING ................................................................................................................................................... 2-35 2 Safety rules for towing ...................................................................................................................... 2-35 2 LIFTING OBJECTS WITH BUCKET......................................................................................................... 2-36 2 Lifting work using bucket with hook ..................................................................................................

2-36 2 Safety rules for lifting objects............................................................................................................ 2-36 2 SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION....................................................................................................... 2-38 2 Warning tag................................................................................................................................................ 2-38 2 Keep work place clean and tidy .................................................................................................................

2-38 2 Appoint leader when working with others .................................................................................................. 2-38 2 Stop engine before carrying out maintenance ........................................................................................... 2-39 2 Two workers for maintenance when engine is running.............................................................................. 2-39 2 Proper tools................................................................................................................................................

2-40 2 Accumulator............................................................................................................................................... 2-40 2 Personnel................................................................................................................................................... 2-40 2 Attachments............................................................................................................................................... 2-41 2 Work under the machine............................................................................................................................

2-41 2 Noise.......................................................................................................................................................... 2-41 2 When using hammer.................................................................................................................................. 2-41 2 Welding works............................................................................................................................................ 2-41 2 Removing battery terminals .......................................................................................................................

2-42 2 Safety first when using high-pressure grease to adjust track tension........................................................ 2-42 2 Do not disassemble recoil springs ............................................................................................................. 2-42 2 Safety rules for high-pressure oil ............................................................................................................... 2-43 2 Safety handling high-pressure hoses.........................................................................................................

2-43 2 Waste materials ......................................................................................................................................... 2-43 2 Air conditioner maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 2-44 2 Compressed air.......................................................................................................................................... 2-44 2 Periodic replacement of safety critical parts .............................................................................................. 2-44 2 2-3