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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY
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Explosion caused by lighting equipment
When checking fuel, oil, battery electrolyte, window washer fluid, or coolant, always use lighting with antiexplo-
sion specifications. If such lighting equipment is not used, there is danger of explosion that may cause serious
injury.
When taking the electrical power for the lighting from the machine itself, follow the instructions in of “AUXIL-
IARY ELECTRIC POWER (3-66)“.
ACTION IF FIRE OCCURS
If a fire occurs, escape from the machine as follows.
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Turn the start switch OFF to stop the engine.
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Use the handrails and steps to get off the machine.
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Use an ethyl alcohol base washer liquid.
Methyl alcohol base washer liquid may irritate your eyes, so do not use it.
FALLING OBJECTS, FLYING OBJECTS AND INTRUDING OBJECTS PREVENTION
On jobsites where there is a hazard that falling objects, flying
objects, or intruding objects may hit or enter the operator's cab,
consider the operating conditions and install the necessary
guards to protect the operator.
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When carrying out demolition or breaker operations, install
a front guard and use a laminated coating sheet on the
front glass.
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When working in mines or quarries where there is a hazard
of falling rock, install FOPS (Falling Objects Protective
Structure) and a front guard, and use a laminated coating
sheet on the front glass.
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When carrying out the above operations, always close the
front window. In addition, always ensure that by standers
are a safe distance away and are not in hazard from falling
or flying objects.
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The above recommendations assume that the conditions
are for standard operations, but it may be necessary to add
additional guards according to the operating conditions on
the jobsite. Always contact your Komatsu distributor for
advice.
ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION
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When installing optional parts or attachments, there may be problems with safety or legal restrictions. There-
fore contact your Komatsu distributor for advice.
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Any injuries, accidents, or product failures resulting from the use of unauthorized attachments or parts will not
be the responsibility of Komatsu.
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When installing and using optional attachments, read the instruction manual for the attachment, and the gen-
eral information related to attachments in this manual.