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

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY
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FIRE PREVENTION
Fire prevention:ALL-0000-001K09A
ACTION IF FIRE OCCURS
Action if fire occurs:ALL-0000-17AK00A
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Turn the start switch OFF to stop the engine.
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Use the handrails and steps to get off the machine.
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Do not jump off the machine. There is the danger of falling and suffering serious injury.
PREVENT FIRE
PREVENT FIRE:ALL-0000-17BK00A
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Fire caused by fuel, oil, coolant, or window washer fluid
Do not bring any flame or fire close to flammable substances
such as fuel, oil, coolant, or window washer fluid. There is
danger that they may catch fire. To prevent fire, always
observe the following.
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Do not smoke or use any flame near fuel or other flam-
mable substances.
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Stop the engine before adding fuel.
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Do not leave the machine when adding fuel or oil.
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Tighten all fuel and oil caps securely.
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Be careful not to spill fuel on overheated surfaces or on
parts of the electrical system.
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After adding fuel or oil, wipe up any spilled fuel or oil.
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Put greasy rags and other flammable materials into a
safe container to maintain safety at the workplace.
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When washing parts with oil, use a non-flammable oil.
Do not use diesel oil or gasoline. There is danger that
they may catch fire.
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Do not weld or use a cutting torch to cut any pipes or
tubes that contain flammable liquids.
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Determine well-ventilated areas for storing oil and fuel.
Keep the oil and fuel in the determined place and do not
allow unauthorized persons to enter.
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When carrying out grinding or welding work on the
machine, move any flammable materials to a safe place
before starting.
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Fire caused by accumulation of flammable material
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Remove any dry leaves, chips, pieces of paper, coal dust, or any other flammable materials accumulated
or affixed around the engine exhaust manifold, muffler or battery, or inside the undercovers.
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To prevent fires spreading from sparks or burning particles from other fires, remove any flammable materi-
als such as dry leaves, chips, coal dust, or any other flammable materials accumulated around the cooling
system (radiator, oil cooler) or inside the undercover.
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Fire coming from electric wiring
Short circuits in the electrical system can cause fire. To prevent fire, always observe the following.
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Keep all electric wiring connections clean and securely tightened.
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Check the wiring every day for looseness or damage. Tighten any loose connectors or wiring clamps.
Repair or replace any damaged wiring.
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Fire coming from piping
Check that all the hose and tube clamps, guards, and cushions are securely fixed in position.
If they are loose, they may vibrate during operation and rub against other parts. There is danger that this may
lead to damage to the hoses and cause high-pressure oil to spurt out, leading to fire, serious personal injury or
death.