GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2.2.11 PREVENTING DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE WORK EQUIPMENT Do not stand within or approach the operating radius of the work equipment, even when the operator is on board the ma- chine and the engine is running. Do not stand or work under the arms or the articulations when the arms are lifted, if you are not sure that the safety locks have been duly engaged. Do not carry out any operation requiring the lifting of the arms, if you are not sure that the locks are correctly positioned and coupled to the arms. RWA01020 2.2.12 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRST AID KIT Make sure that fire extinguishers have been provided and check their position.
Periodically make sure that the fire extinguishers are loaded and that you know how to use them. Find out where the first aid kit has been located. Periodically make sure that the first aid kit contains the neces- sary disinfectants, bandages, medicins, etc. It is necessary to know what to do in case of fire. RWA01030 Make sure that you have the phone numbers of the persons or structures you may need to contact in case of an emergency at hand (either at the work site and where maintenance opera- tions are performed).
2.2.13 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CAB STRUCTURE If the cab is inadvertently hit or the machine overturns during work, the cab may be damaged with consequent reduction of its stiffness and of the safety that must be guaranteed to the operator. Consult Komatsu Utility or your Komatsu Utility Dealer to have the cab structure and resistance checked in case of impact or damage. 2.2.14 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE EQUIPMENT When installing and using optional equipment, carefully read the relevant instruction manual and keep to the in- dications given therein. Do not use optional or special equipment without the authorization of Komatsu Utility or the Komatsu Utility Dealer.
The installation and use of unauthorized equipment may create safety problems and adversely affect the effi- ciency and life of the machine. Komatsu Utility cannot be held liable for any injury, accident, product failure resulting from the installation and use of unauthorized equipment. 32