Komatsu PC1250-11, Original Instructions Manual

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• Do not turn on slopes or drive across slopes. Always go
down to a flat place to change the position of the machine,
then drive it on to the slope again.
• Do not drive the machine on a slope covered with the steel plates. Even with slight slopes there is a hazard
that the machine may slip.
• Drive the machine at low speed on the grass or fallen leaves. Even with slight slopes, there is a hazard that
the machine may slip.
• If the engine stops, move the control levers immediately to NEUTRAL position, set the lock lever to LOCK
position, and then start the engine.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING ON SLOPES
• When working on slopes, there is a hazard that the machine may lose its balance and turn over when per-
forming swing or work equipment operations. This may lead to serious personal injury or death. Always pro-
vide a stable place when performing these operations, and operate carefully.
• Do not swing the work equipment from the uphill side to
the downhill side when the bucket is loaded. This opera-
tion is dangerous, and may cause the machine to turn
over.
• If the machine has to be used on a slope, pile the soil to
make a platform (A) that will keep the machine as horizon-
tal as possible.
• Do not work on a slope covered with the steel plates. Even
with slight slopes there is a hazard that the machine may
slip.
PROHIBITED OPERATIONS
If the machine turns over or falls, or the ground at the working point collapses, or a structure being demolished
collapses, it may lead to serious personal injury or death. Always observe the following.
• It is dangerous to work under an overhang. Mudslide or
rockfall may occur, or the overhang may collapse. Never
perform digging under an overhang.
PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION SAFETY
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