Komatsu PC350LC-8, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY
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ACTION IF FIRE OCCURS
If a fire occurs, escape from the machine as follows.
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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.
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Use an ethyl alcohol base washer liquid.
Methyl alcohol base washer liquid may irritate your eyes, so do not use it.
FALLING OBJECTS, FLYING OBJECTS AND INTRUDING OBJECTS PREVENTION
On jobsites where there is a hazard that falling objects, flying
objects, or intruding objects may hit or enter the operator's cab,
consider the operating conditions and install the necessary
guards to protect the operator.
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Generally when large objects are a hazard e.g. large rocks,
large debris and other large objects encountered in appli-
cations such as construction, demolition, working in quar-
ries or mines, then OPG (operator protective guards)
compliant with ISO 10262:1998, should be installed. Addi-
tionally use a fully transparent laminated coating sheet on
the front glass.
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When carrying out the above operations, always close the
front window. In addition, always ensure that bystanders
are safe distances away and are not in hazard from falling
or flying objects.
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The above recommendations assume that the conditions
are for standard operations, but it may be necessary to add
additional guards according to the specific operating condi-
tions on the jobsite. Always contact your Komatsu distribu-
tor for advice.
Please also refer to Section “ATTACHMENT GUIDE” 6-26.–
Attachment and Options
ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO SAFETY STRUCTURES
The following components comprise the machine safety structure that can prevent injury to the operator from fall-
ing objects, flying objects and intruding objects as detailed in the previous section
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Operator cabin
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FOPS (falling object protective structure)
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Front window guard
In the event any of the above parts become broken or damaged such that their function would be impaired they
must be replaced with genuine Komatsu replacement parts.
No attempt should be made to repair these parts as this may have an adverse effect on component strength or
durability.
If such a repair is undertaken without authorisation from Komatsu there is a danger that a problem might occur that
will lead to serious personal injury.
If in doubt please contact your Komatsu distributor.
Komatsu can not take any responsibility for accidents, failures or damage caused by unauthorized repair to the
above mentioned components.