Komatsu PC18MR-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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2.2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
2.2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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Only trained and authorized staff can use the machine and perform maintenance operations.
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Follow all the safety rules, precautions and instructions when using the machine or performing maintenance op-
erations.
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When working with other operators or when the work site is often occupied by other operators, make sure that
everyone knows and understands all the agreed signals and, in any case, that everyone works in such a way as
to be able to see the machine and to be visible to the operator.
2.2.2 HOW TO BEHAVE IN CASE OF ANOMALIES
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If anomalies are observed while the machine is working or is being serviced (noise, vibrations, bad smells, incor-
rect measures, smoke, oil leakages, or any other anomaly indicated by the warning devices or the warning
lights), inform the staff in charge, so that the necessary measures can be taken. Do not use the machine until
such anomalies have been eliminated.
2.2.3 SAFETY DEVICES AND GUARDS
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Make sure that all the guards and covers are in the correct position. Have guards and covers changed or re-
paired if damaged. Neither use the machine without guards, nor remove the guards when the engine is running.
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Always use the proper safety devices to lock the machine when parking and use the seat belt correctly.
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Do not remove the safety devices and always keep them in good operating conditions.
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Any improper use of the safety devices may result in serious injury or even death.
2.2.4 CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PRO-
TECTION ITEMS
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Do not wear large or loose clothes, rings and watches, and do
not approach the machine with loose long hair, since they can
get entagled in the moving parts of the machine and cause seri-
ous injury or damage.
Avoid also wearing clothes dirty with oil or fuel, since they are
flammable.
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Wear a hard hat, goggles, safety shoes, mask, gloves and ear
muffs when operating the machine or performing maintenance
operations.
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Always wear safety goggles, a hard hat and heavy gloves if
your job involves scattering metal chips or minute materials;
these precautions are particularly useful when hammering the
equipment connection pins and when blowing compressed air
into the air filter and the radiator.
During these operations, make also sure that no one is standing
or working near the machine without the necessary protection
items.
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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 particu-
larly careful, especially at the end of the work shift.
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