Komatsu PC20R-8, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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USING THE WORK EQUIPMENT
3.13 USING THE WORK EQUIPMENT
3.13.1 ORGANIZING THE WORK AREA
DANGER
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Always fasten the safety belt before any manoeuvre.
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Before starting work, warn the persons in the vicinity by means of the horn positioned on the right le-
ver.
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If due to a sudden failure the machine stops with raised equipment, turn the ignition key to position
« », release the safety device, gradually operate the boom lowering control lever until the bucket rests
on the ground and release any residual pressure.
IMPORTANT
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The basic illustrations shown are those necessary for a correct use and exploitment of the machine;
the operator must get to know the controls, the described operating method and learn how to organize
work in a free area while seated in the driving position.
If after a first inspection the area results to be uneven, encumbered with big obstacles or characterized by consid-
erable height differences, it is advisable to level the ground as much as possible before starting work, both for the
machine and for the vehicles to be loaded.
These preliminary operations will make work quicker, ensure better results and at the same time reduce the oper-
ator’s stress and the straining of the machine components; furthermore, this will considerably reduce the time
necessary to carry out the excavation or to load the trucks destined to the transport of the material.