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6.1 ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION
6.1.1 SAFETY FIRST
If attachments or options other than those authorized by Komatsu are installed, this will not only affect the life of
the machine, but will also cause problems with safety.
When installing attachments not listed in this Operation and Maintenance Manual, contact your Komatsu Dealer
first.
If you do not contact Komatsu, we cannot accept any responsibility for any accidents or failures.
WARNING
• GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Read the instruction manual for the attachment thoroughly, and do not use this attachment unless you
are sure that you have understood the guides completely.
If you lose the instruction manual, always ask the manufacturer or your Komatsu distributors for a
new copy.
• Depending on the attachment, install the necessary front guard to the machine.
• Depending on the attachment, the impact noise may make it difficult for fellow workers to transmit in-
structions for the operation. Before starting operation, decide a leader and determine the signals to be
used.
• Do not carry out swinging operations to the side with a heavy load on the attachment. This is particu-
larly dangerous on slopes.
• Comparing with a machine equipped with a bucket, a machine equipped with a breaker has a heavy
load at the front of the work equipment and is unstable. To avoid a hazard of tipping over, do not carry
out operations with the attachment swung to the side.
• When an attachment is installed, the swing range and center of gravity of the machine are different,
and the machine may move in an unexpected way. Be sure that you understand the condition of the
machine properly.
• Before starting operations, set up a fence around the machine to prevent people from entering.
Never operate the machine when there are people near the machine.
• To prevent serious accidents caused by misoperation, do not put your foot on the pedal except when
operating the pedal.
• PRECAUTIONS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OPERATIONS
• When removing or installing the attachments, obey the following precautions and take care to ensure
safety during the operation.
• Carry out the removal and installation operation on a flat, firm ground surface.
• When the operation is carried out by two or more workers, determine the signals and follow these dur-
ing the operation.
• When carrying heavy objects (more than 25 kg or 55 lb.), use a crane.
• When removing heavy parts, always support the part before removing it.
When lifting such as heavy parts with a crane, always pay careful attention to the position of the center
of gravity.
• It is dangerous to carry out operations with the load kept suspended. Always set the load on a stand,
and check that it is safe.
• When removing or installing attachments, make sure that it is in a stable condition and will not fall
over.
• Never go under a load suspended from a crane.
Always stand in a position that is safe even if the load should fall.
IMPORTANT
• Qualifications are required to operate a crane. Never allow the crane to be operated by an unqualified
person.
For details of removal and installation operations, contact your Komatsu Dealer.
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