Komatsu GALEO BR550JG-1, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
CRUSHING OPERATION
When carrying out an inspection and cleaning of the belt conveyor and the surroundings, stop the engine first and
then start the work. There is always a danger that the service person might get caught in the revolving parts of the
belt conveyor.
CHECKS AROUND MACHINE
In consideration of the safety to the neighbourhood, put up a
protective screen all around the machine.
Crusher workers should wear protective glasses and a
dust-proof respirator not to mention a hard hat.
TURN MODE SELECTOR SWITCH TO WORK POSITION
Set the travel lever safety lock to the LOCK position.
After turning the mode selector switch to "Work" position, start
the machine operation in accordance with the instructions set
forth in the section of "Operation, Jaw crusher operation" in this
manual.
ENSURE SAFETY WHILE OPERATING IN TANDEM WITH HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR
The operator of this machine is supposed to work in cooperation with the operator of a loading machine like a
hydraulic excavator or wheel loader. Hence, for the sake of mutual safety,it is recommended for them to
determine common signals beforehand and to follow the advice below in particular.
The operator of the loading machine should place his/her machine in such a place that allows him/her to keep in
sight all of the interior of the hopper, workers at the hopper and the selector workers at the belt conveyor without
fail.
The operator of this machine is advised to take his/her stand from where the bucket and the operator of the
laoding machine can clearly be seen.
The next loading work should only be begun at a signal from the operator of this machine.
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