Komatsu PC22MR-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
2-31
EMERGENCY EXIT FROM OPERATOR'S CAB 2
If for any reason, it becomes impossible to open the cab door, use the hammer supplied to break the window and
use it as an emergency escape.
For details, see "EMERGENCY EXIT HAMMER (3-30)" in this manual.
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When escaping, remove all the pieces of glass from the window frame first and be careful not to cut yourself
on the glass. Be careful also not to slip on the broken pieces of glass on the ground.
ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD PREVENTION 2
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 when cleaning. Do not
use compressed air for cleaning.
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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.
All workers should use an approved respirator.
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Do not allow other persons to approach during the
operation.
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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.
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