Komatsu PC2000-8 BACKHOE, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
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Fire coming from electric wiring
Short circuits in the electrical system can cause fire. To prevent fire, always observe the following.
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Keep all electric wiring connections clean and securely tightened.
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Check the wiring every day for looseness or damage. Tighten any loose connectors or wiring clamps.
Repair or replace any damaged wiring.
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Fire coming from piping
Check that all the hose and tube clamps, guards, and cushions are securely fixed in position.
If they are loose, they may vibrate during operation and rub against other parts. There is danger that this may
lead to damage to the hoses and cause high-pressure oil to spurt out, leading to fire, serious personal injury or
death.
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Explosion caused by lighting equipment
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When checking fuel, oil, battery electrolyte, or coolant, always use lighting with anti-explosion specifica-
tions.
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When taking the electrical power for the lighting from the machine itself, follow the instructions in this man-
ual.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN GETTING ON OR OFF MACHINE 2
USE HANDRAILS AND STEPS WHEN GETTING ON OR OFF MACHINE
To prevent personal injury caused by slipping or falling off the machine, always do as follows.
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Use the handrails and steps marked by arrows in the dia-
gram on the right when getting on or off the machine.