GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY
WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS SAFETY RULES ●
ONLY trained and authorised personnel can operate and maintain the machine.
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Follow all safety rules, precautions and instructions when operating or performing maintenance on the machine.
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When working with another operator or a person on worksite traffic duty, be sure all personnel understand all hand signals that are to be used.
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A seat belt must be worn at all times when operating machinery.
SAFETY LABELS ●
Please read and understand the safety labels stuck to the machine.
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Always keep the safety labels clean.
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If the safety label comes off or is lost or damaged, stick it on again or contact your Komatsu distributor and replace it with a new part.
SAFETY FEATURES ●
Be sure all guards and covers are in their proper position. Have guards and covers repaired if damaged.
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Use safety features such as safety lock lever properly.
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NEVER remove any safety features. ALWAYS keep them in good operating condition. Seat belt → “USING THE SEAT BELT” on page 102 Safety lever, see “PARKING THE MACHINE” on page 132.
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Improper use of safety features could result in serious bodily injury or death.
CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ITEMS ●
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Avoid loose clothing, jewellery, and loose long hair. They can catch on controls or in moving parts and cause serious injury or death. Also, do not wear oily cloths because they are flammable.
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