Komatsu PC45MR-30403, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT FIRE
ACTIONS IF FIRE OCCURS
• Turn the starting switch to OFF position, and stop the engine.
• Escape from the cab by using handrail and track.
• Do not jump off the machine. There is the danger of falling and it may cause personal injury.
• The fume generated by a fire contains harmful materials which have a bad influence on your body when
they are inhaled.
Do not breathe the fumes.
• After a fire, harmful compounds may be left. If it touches your skin, it may have a bad influence on your
body.
Be sure to wear rubber gloves when handle the materials left after the fire.
The material of the gloves, which is recommended is polychloroprene (Neoprene) or polyvinyl chloride (in
the lower temperature environment).
When wearing cotton work gloves, wear rubber gloves under them.
PREVENT FIRE
Fire caused by fuel, oil, coolant, or window washer fluid
Do not bring any open flame close to flammable substances
such as fuel, oil, coolant, or window washer fluid. There is a
danger that they may catch fire. Always observe the following.
• Do not smoke or use any flame near fuel or other flamma-
ble substances.
• Shut down the engine before adding fuel.
• Do not leave the machine when adding fuel or oil.
• Tighten all the fuel and oil caps securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel on overheated surfaces or on
parts of the electrical system.
• After adding fuel or oil, wipe up any spilled fuel or oil.
• Put the greasy rags and other combustible materials into a
safe container to maintain safety at the workplace.
• When washing the parts with oil, use a non-flammable oil.
Do not use the diesel fuel or gasoline. There is danger that
they may catch fire.
• Do not weld or use a cutting torch to cut any pipes or tubes
that contain combustible liquids.
• Determine the well-ventilated areas for storing oil and fuel.
Keep the oil and fuel in the specified place and do not allow unauthorized persons to enter.
• When performing the machine grinding or welding work, move any flammable materials to a safe place be-
fore starting.
Fire caused by accumulation of combustible material
Remove any dry leaves, chips, pieces of paper, coal dust, or any other combustible materials accumulated or
affixed around the engine exhaust manifold, muffler, or battery, or inside the undercovers.
Fire coming from electric wiring
Short circuits in the electrical system can cause fire. Always observe the following.
• Keep all the electric wiring connections clean and securely tightened.
• Check the wiring every day for looseness or damage. Reconnect any loose connectors or refasten the wir-
ing clamps. Repair or replace any damaged wiring.
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTE-
NANCE
SAFETY
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