Komatsu PC2000-8 BACKHOE, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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FOREWORD
SAFETY INFORMATION
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SAFETY INFORMATION 1
To enable you to use the machine safely, and to prevent injury to operators, service personnel or bystanders, the
precautions and warnings included in this manual and the safety signs attached to the machine must always be
followed.
To identify important safety messages in the manual and on the machine labels, the following signal words are
used.
The “Safety Alert Symbol“ identifies important safety messages on machines, in manuals, and elsewhere. When
you see this symbol, be alert to the risk of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety message.
The following signal words are used to alert you to information that must be followed to avoid damage to the
machine.
This signal word indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation exists which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury
NOTICE
This precaution is given where the machine may be damaged or the service life reduced if
the precaution is not followed.
REMARKS
This word is used for information that is useful to know.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION