Komatsu PC18MR-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING
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2.4 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING
2.4.1 STARTING THE ENGINE
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Before getting on the machine, walk around it and check for
people and objects that might be in the way.
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Do not start the engine if warning plates have been attached to
the control levers.
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Before starting the engine, make sure that the safety lever (2) is
in position “lock” (L).
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When starting the engine, sound the horn as an alert signal.
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Start the engine only while seated with fastened seat belt.
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Do not allow anyone to get on the machine.
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Make sure that the platform fastening screws (1) are well tight-
ened. Incorrect tightening of the cab floor may lead to serious
injury.
If any anomaly is found, provide for the necessary repairs.
2.4.2 CHECK THE DIRECTION BEFORE
STARTING THE MACHINE
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Before operating the travel levers, check the position of the
blade.
If the blade is positioned on the rear part of the machine, the op-
eration of the travel levers is inverted.
In this condition, take care not to mistake the travel movements
during the use of the machine.
(See "3.3.4 HOW TO MOVE THE MACHINE").
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