Komatsu PC18MR-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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2.2.18 PREVENTING DAMAGE DUE TO
ASBESTOS POWDER
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Inhaling asbestos powder is very dangerous.
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If the material to be handled contains asbestos fibres, it is com-
pulsory to make sure that all the laws and safety regulations in
this regard are respected.
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If the regulations in force concerning work in environments con-
taminated by asbestos fibres are not complied with, it is forbid-
den to use the machine.
2.2.19 PREVENTING DAMAGE CAUSED BY
THE WORK EQUIPMENT
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Do not stand within or approach the operating range of the work
equipment, even when the operator is on board the machine
and the engine is running.
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Do not stand or work under the arms or the articulations when
the arms are lifted, if you are not sure that the safety locks have
been duly engaged.
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Do not carry out any operation requiring the arms to be lifted, if
you are not sure that the locks are correctly positioned and con-
nected to the arms.
2.2.20 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRST
AID KIT
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Make sure that fire extinguishers have been provided and
check their position.
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Periodically make sure that the fire extinguishers are loaded
and that you know how to use them.
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Find out where the first aid kit has been placed.
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Periodically make sure that the first aid kit contains the neces-
sary disinfectants, bandages, medicins, etc.
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It is necessary to know what to do in case of fire.
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Make sure that you have the phone numbers of the persons or
structures you may need to contact in case of an emergency at
hand (both at the worksite and where maintenance operations
are performed).
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