Komatsu Utility 97SF11205, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING
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2.4.7 VISIBILITY
2.4.8 WORKING ON ICY OR SNOW-COVERED SURFACES
2.4.9 PREVENTING DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE WORK EQUIPMENT
2.4.10 WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND
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Switch on the road or working lights as soon as visibility decreases.
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If visibility decreases due to mist, smoke or heavy rain, stop the machine in a safe position and wait for the
weather to improve until visibility becomes acceptable.
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If the ground is icy or covered with snow, the response of the machine to the movements of the steering wheel
may not be precise.
To limit the risks deriving from reduced directionality, proceed as follows:
1 - Engage the four-wheel drive.
2 - Travel using the accelerator smoothly and gradually.
3 - Brake smoothly and only after having slowed down by using the engine deceleration as much as possible.
4 - Avoid any sudden braking, rapid acceleration and abrupt steering with reduced steering radius.
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If the machine is used to clear snow or as snowplough on roads (installing the specific optional equipment and
even chains, if necessary), be careful to the road shoulders and to any object/obstacle buried in the snow (way-
side posts, milestones, signs just above the asphalt, etc.).
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When working in tunnels, galleries, under electric cables or other ducts (air, telephone lines) and wherever the
height is limited, proceed with the greatest care to prevent the bucket or arms and the backhoe bucket from
causing any damage.
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Avoid operating the machine too close to the edge of cliffs, overhangs and deep ditches.
These areas may collapse, making the machine fall down or tip over and this could result in serious injuries or
death.
Remember that after heavy rain or earthquakes these dangerous conditions usually get worse.
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The earth laid near ditches is loose and can easily collapse due to the weight or vibrations of the machine.
Be extremely careful: always close the cab doors and fasten the safety belt.