Komatsu PC12R-8, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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FOREWORD
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1.1 FOREWORD
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This manual has been carried out by Komatsu Utility in order to supply their customers with all the necessary
information on the machine and the safety regulations related to it, together with the use and maintenance in-
structions that enable the operator to exploit the capacity of the machine with optimal results and to keep the
machine efficient over time.
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The operation manual, together with the spare parts catalogue, is an integral part of the machine and must ac-
company it, even when it is resold, until its final disposal.
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The manual must be handled with the greatest care and always kept on board the machine, so that it can be
consulted at any moment; it must be placed in the appropriate compartment inside the seat support, where al-
so the ownership documents and the logbook are usually kept.
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This manual must be given to the persons who have to use the machine and carry out the routine maintenance
operations; they must read the contents carefully more than once, in such a way as to clearly understand what
are the correct operating conditions and the dangerous conditions that must be avoided.
In case of loss or damage, request a new copy to Komatsu Utility or your Komatsu Utility Dealer.
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The illustrations contained in this manual may represent machine configurations available on request.
The machines are constantly upgraded in order to increase their efficiency and reliability; this manual sums up
all the information regarding the state of technical progress at the moment in which the machine is launched on
the market.
Consult your Komatsu Utility Dealer for any updated information.
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Punctual periodic annotations regarding the maintenance operations that have been carried out are important
to have a clear prospect of the situation and to know exactly what has been done and what has to be done after
the next maintenance interval. Therefore, it is advisable to consult either the hour meter and the maintenance
plan frequently.
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Over the years Komatsu Utility Dealers have gathered considerable experience in customer service.
If more information is needed, do not hesitate to contact your Komatsu Utility Dealer: he always knows how to
get the best performance from the machine, he can suggest the use of the equipment that is most suitable for
specific needs and can provide the technical assistance necessary for any change that may be required to con-
form the machine to the safety standards and traffic rules.
Furthermore, Komatsu Utility Dealers also ensure their assistance for the supply of Komatsu Utility genuine
spare parts, which alone guarantee safety and interchangeability.
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The table included in this manual must be filled in with the machine data, which are the data that must always
be indicated to the Dealer when requiring assistance and ordering spare parts.
CAUTION
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The incorrect use of the machine and inappropriate maintenance operations may cause serious inju-
ries and even death.
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Operators and maintenance personnel must carefully read this manual before using the machine or
performing maintenance operations.
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Any serious accident that may occur during the use of the machine or during maintenance operations
is due to failure to comply with the instructions given herein.
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The procedures and precautions described in this manual are valid for application to the machine only
when it is used correctly.
If the machine is used for any purpose or in any way other than those described herein, the operator
shall be responsible for his own safety and for the safety of any other person involved.