Komatsu 37BF50111, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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USING THE WORK EQUIPMENT
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3.13 USING THE WORK EQUIPMENT
CAUTION
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The procedures to be followed to use any control systems different from the ISO and OPTION PATTER-
NS are described in section "OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT" (See "6.5 HAND & FOOT CONTROL SYSTEM").
Carefully read and be sure to understand the contents of this section before using the machine.
WARNING
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Always fasten the safety belt before any manoeuvre.
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Before moving the equipment, make sure that there is no one standing in the work area.
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Carry out all the possible movements and make sure that the control levers operate correctly.
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If visibility is insufficient or there are ducts of any kind, proceed at low speed and ask the assistance of
another person.
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Before starting work, warn the persons in the vicinity by sounding the horn positioned on the left lever.
IMPORTANT
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The basic illustrations shown are those necessary for a correct use and exploitment of the machine; the
operator must get to know the controls and the described operating method and learn how to organize
work in a free area while seated in the driving position.
3.13.1 LOWERING THE EQUIPMENT IN CASE OF MACHINE FAILURE
WARNING
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Carry out the operations remaining seated in the work position with fastened safety belt.
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After lowering the equipment to the ground, move the control levers more than once to release any re-
sidual pressure.
If the machine should suddenly stop with raised work equipment due to a mechanical or hydraulic failure, the ope-
rator must lower the equipment to the ground before leaving the machine to locate the trouble.
Make sure that the safety bars are lowered (open hydraulic circuit), turn the ignition key to position « » and lower
the bucket to the ground by shifting the equipment control lever; only few movements are possible.