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

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OPERATION MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
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TRAVELLING ON SLOPES
Travelling on slopes:PC-0000-187K01A
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WARNING
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Turning or operating the work equipment when working
on slopes may cause the machine to lose its balance
and turn over, so avoid such operations.
It is particularly dangerous to swing downhill when the
bucket is loaded.
If such operations have to be performed, pile soil to
make a platform (A) on the slope so the machine is kept
horizontal during operation.
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Do not work on a slope covered with the steel plates.
Even with slight slopes there is a hazard that the
machine may slip.
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Do not travel up or down steep slopes. There is a dan-
ger that the machine may turn over.
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When travelling, raise the bucket approximately 20 to
30 cm from the ground.
Do not travel downhill in reverse.
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Never turn on slopes or travel across slopes.
Always go down to a flat place to perform these opera-
tions. It may be longer, but it will ensure safety.
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Always operate or travel in such a way that it is possi-
ble to stop safely at any time if the machine slips or
becomes unstable.
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When travelling uphill, if the shoes slip or it is impossi-
ble to travel uphill using only the force of the tracks, do
not use the pulling force of the arm to help the machine
travel uphill. There is danger that the machine may tip
over.
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If the engine stops when the machine is on a slope,
never use the left work equipment control lever to carry
out swing operations. The upper structure will swing
under its own weight.
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Do not open or close the door when the machine is on a
slope. The operating effort may suddenly change.
Always keep the door locked in position when it is open
and when it is closed.