Komatsu PC2000-8 BACKHOE, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
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KEEP MACHINE CLEAN
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If you get on or off the machine or carry out inspection and maintenance when the machine is dirty with mud or
oil, there is a hazard that you will slip and fall. Wipe off any mud or oil from the machine. Always keep the
machine clean.
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If water gets into the electrical system, there is a hazard
that it will cause malfunctions or misoperation. If there is
any misoperation, there is danger that the machine may
move unexpectedly and cause serious personal injury or
death. When washing the machine with water or steam, do
not allow the water or steam to come into direct contact
with electrical components.
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When washing the machine with high-pressure water,
direct spray onto camera may cause trouble. Defective
camera cannot monitor surrounding area. When cleaning
camera, do not allow the high-pressure water to get into
camera directly, and wipe off any dirt with soft cloth.
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When cleaning camera, if you stand on an unstable place, or take an unstable posture, you may fall and be
injured. Put proper stepladder or step on the level and firm ground, and clean the camera in secure posture.
PRECAUTIONS INSIDE OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT
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When entering the operator's compartment, always remove all mud and oil from the soles of your shoes.
If you operate the pedal with mud or oil affixed to your shoes, your foot may slip and this may cause a serious
accident.
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Do not leave tools or a machine parts lying around inside the operator's compartment. If tools or parts get into
the control devices, it may obstruct operation and cause the machine to move unexpectedly, resulting in seri-
ous personal injury or death.
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Do not stick suction pads to the window glass. Suction pads act as a lens and may cause fire.
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Do not use a cell phone when driving or operating the machine. This may lead to mistakes in operation, which
could cause serious personal injury or death.
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Never bring any dangerous objects such as flammable or explosive items into the operator's compartment.
PROVIDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRST AID KIT
Always follow the precautions below to prepare for action if any injury or fire should occur.
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Be sure that fire extinguishers have been provided and
read the labels to ensure that you know how to use them in
emergencies.
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Carry out periodic inspection and maintenance to ensure
that the fire extinguisher can always be used.
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Provide a first aid kit in the storage point. Carry out peri-
odic checks and add to the contents if necessary.
IF ANY PROBLEM IS FOUND
If you find any problems in the machine during operation or maintenance (noise, vibration, smell, incorrect gauges,
smoke, oil leakage, etc., or any abnormal display on the warning devices or monitor), report to the person in
charge and have the necessary action taken. Do not operate the machine until the problem has been corrected.