1.1 Foreword Foreword 1.1 Foreword This manual provides rules and guidelines which will help you use this machine safely and effectively. The precautions in this manual must be followed at all times when performing operation and maintenance. Most accidents are caused by the failure to follow fundamental safety rules for the operation and mainte- nance of machines. Accidents can be prevented by knowing beforehand conditions that may cause a hazard when perform- ing operation and maintenance. z Operators and maintenance personnel must always do as follows before beginning operation or maintenance.
z Always be sure to read and understand this manual thoroughly before performing operation and mainte- nance. z Read the safety messages given in this manual and the safety labels affixed to the machine thoroughly and be sure that you understand them fully. z Keep this manual at the storage location for the Opera- tion and Maintenance Manual given below, and have all personnel read it periodically. z If this manual has been lost or has become dirty and cannot be read, request a replacement manual immedi- ately from KOMATSU or your KOMATSU distributor. z If you sell the machine, be sure to give this manual to the new owners together with the machine.
z KOMATSU delivers machines that comply with all appli- cable regulations and standards of the country to which it has been shipped. If this machine has been purchased in another country or purchased from someone in another country, it may lack certain safety devices and specifications that are necessary for use in your coun- try. If there is any question about whether your product complies with the applicable standards and regulations of your country, consult KOMATSU or your KOMATSU distributor before operating the machine. Storage location for the Operation and Maintenance Manual: Pocket (1) at rear of operator's seat 1 GK032001 1-2 WA150-5H – VEAM934100 CAUTION CAUTION