Komatsu PC210-10 DEMOLITION BASE SPEC., Operation & Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
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CHECK SIGNS AND SIGNALMAN’S SIGNALS
Check signs and signalman’s signals:ALL-0000-17VK00A
If signals and labels are not clear, serious personal injury can result from downward slip, overturn or accidental
contact with nearby people or obstacles. Always observe the following.
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Set up signs to inform of road shoulders and soft ground. If the visibility is not good, position a signalman if
necessary. Operator should pay careful attention to the signs and follow the instructions from the signalman.
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Only one signalman should give signals.
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Make sure that all workers understand the meaning of all signals and signs before starting work.
BEWARE OF ASBESTOS DUST
Beware of asbestos dust:ALL-0000-17WK00A
Asbestos dust in the air can cause lung cancer if it is inhaled. There is danger of inhaling asbestos when working
on jobsites handling demolition work or work handling industrial waste. Always observe the following.
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Spray water to keep down the dust.
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Do not use compressed air.
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If there is danger that there may be asbestos dust in the air,
always operate the machine from an upwind position, and
make sure that all workers operate on the upwind side.
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All workers should use anti-dust masks.
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Do not allow other persons to approach during the opera-
tion.
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Always observe the rules and regulations for the work site
and environmental standards.
This machine does not use asbestos, but there is a danger that
imitation parts may contain asbestos, so always use genuine
Komatsu parts.