Komatsu PC118MR-8, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY
SAFETY LABELS
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2
SAFETY RULES 2
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Only trained and authorized personnel can operate and maintain the machine.
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Follow all safety rules, precautions and instructions when operating or performing maintenance on the
machine.
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If you are not feeling well, or if you are under the influence of alcohol or medication, your ability to safely
operate or repair your machine may be severely impaired, putting yourself and everyone else on your job site
in danger.
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When working with another operator or with the person on the worksite traffic duty, discuss the content of the
operation beforehand and use the determined signals when carrying out the operation.
IF PROBLEMS ARE FOUND 2
If you find any problems in the machine during operation or maintenance (noise, vibration, smell, incorrect gauges,
smoke, oil leakage, etc., or any abnormal display on the warning devices or monitor), report to the person in
charge and have the necessary action taken. Do not operate the machine until the problem has been corrected.
WORKING WEAR AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ITEMS 2
Do not wear loose clothing and accessories. There is a hazard
that they may catch on control levers or other protruding parts.
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If you have long hair and it hangs out from your hard hat,
there is a hazard that it may get caught up in the machine,
so tie your hair up and be careful not to let it get caught.
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Always wear a hard hat and safety shoes. If the nature of
the work requires it, wear safety glasses, mask, gloves, ear
plugs, and safety belt when operating or maintaining the
machine.
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When working for 8 hours with a noise level exceeding 90
dBA, it is necessary to use headphones or ear plugs and
be particularly careful, especially at the end of the work
shift.
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Check that all protective equipment functions properly
before using it.
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