Komatsu D65EXi-18, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
START ENGINE
IN COLD WEATHER
• If the work equipment is operated without sufficient warming-up operation of the machine, response of the
work equipment to movement of the control lever will be slow, and the work equipment may not respond as
the operator intends, so always perform the warming-up operation. Particularly in a cold weather, be sure
the warm-up operation is completed.
• If the machine is not thoroughly warmed up before turning on the automatic control of blade, the response
of the blade will be slow, or the blade will move suddenly and this may lead to unexpected accidents, so
always perform the warming-up operation. Particularly in a cold weather, be sure the warm-up operation is
completed.
• If the battery electrolyte is frozen, do not charge the battery or start the engine with a different power
source. There is a hazard that this will ignite the battery and cause the battery to explode.
Before charging or starting the engine with a different power source, melt the battery electrolyte and check
that there is no leakage of electrolyte before starting.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
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