Komatsu PC18MR-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING
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2.4.7 WORKING ON SLOPES
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Operations on slopes and on river or lake banks with damp
ground may cause the machine to tip over or slip.
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When working on slopes (max. inclination 10°), avoid turning
the revolving frame, if possible, since this may cause the ma-
chine to lose balance and overturn.
It is particularly dangerous to swing the equipment on slopes
when the bucket is full.
If these operations are going to last long, accumulate soil in
such a way as to create a horizontal platform on which the ma-
chine can be positioned.
2.4.8 UNAUTHORIZED OPERATIONS
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It is dangerous to use the bucket or lift arm for crane operations,
so do not carry out such operations.
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No people on attachments
• Never let anyone ride on the work equipment, or other at-
tachments. There is a hazard of falling and suffering seri-
ous injury.
• Never use the machine for lifting of personnel.
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Do not carry out excavations under overhangs.
The overhang may collapse and fall on the machine.
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Do not excavate too deeply under the front of the machine.
The ground under the machine may collapse and cause the ma-
chine to fall.
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