Komatsu PC1250-11, Original Instructions Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
To enable you to use the machine safely, and to prevent personal injury to operators, service personnel or by-
standers, the precautions and warnings included in this manual and the safety signs attached to the machine
must always be observed.
To identify important safety messages in the manual and on the machine labels, the following signal words are
used.
The "Safety Alert Symbol" identifies important safety messages on machines, in manuals, and elsewhere. When
you see this symbol, be alert to the risk of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety mes-
sage.
This signal word indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may
cause property damage.
The following signal words are used to alert you to information that must be followed to avoid damage to the
machine.
If precautions described are not observed, the machine may be damaged or the service life
may be reduced.
This word is used for information that is useful to know.
SAFETY INFORMATION FOREWORD
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