Komatsu PC118MR-8, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
FOREWORD
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SAFETY INFORMATION 1
Many accidents are caused by insufficient knowledge of and failure to comply with the safety regulations
prescribed for the maintenance operations that must be performed on the machine.
In order to avoid accidents, before starting work and before carrying out any maintenance operation, carefully read
and be sure to understand all the information and warnings contained in this manual and given on the plates
applied onto the machine. To enable the operator to use this machine safely, safety precautions are explained in
this manual and labels and warning plates are affixed to the machine to highlight situations involving potential
hazards and suggest how to avoid them.
Komatsu machines are manufactured and sold according to the rules or standards of the countries where they
have to work. If the machines have to work in other countries, it is necessary to check that every safety devices
and technical specifications are in compliance with the regulations in force; for this reason, ask Komatsu distributor
before using the machine.
Terminology used in the signs
The following words are used in the signs to inform the user that there is a potential hazard that may lead to
personal injury or damage to property.
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In this manual, on the labels and on the plates, the following words are used to express the potential level of the
hazard.
DANGER
Indicates a situation of imminent danger that, if not avoided, may cause serious injury and even death. The use of
this term must be limited to situations of extreme danger.
WARNING
Indicates a situation of potential danger that, if not avoided, may cause serious injury and even death.
CAUTION
Indicates a situation of potential danger that, if not avoided, may cause moderate injury. This term can also be
used as a warning against dangerous interventions.
Other terms used in the signs
In addition to those indicated above, the following warning terms are used to recommend the precautions to be
taken to protect the machine or to supply useful information.
NOTICE
This term is used to indicate precautions that must be taken in order to avoid actions that may shorten the life of
the machine.
REMARK
This word is used to indicate a useful piece of information.
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