Komatsu PC700LC-11, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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• When using the machine, to prevent serious personal injury or death caused by the work equipment or by
the machine tipping over due to overloading, do not use the machine beyond the permitted performance of
the machine such as the maximum permitted load for the structure of the machine.
• When passing over bridges or structures, check first that the structure is strong enough to support the
weight of the machine. When passing on a public road, check with authorities concerned and observe their
instruction.
• When operating in tunnels, under bridges, under electric wires, or other places where the height is limited,
operate slowly and be extremely careful not to let the machine body or work equipment hit anything.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING ON SLOPES
To prevent the machine from tipping over or slipping to the side, always observe the following.
• Keep the work equipment at height (a) of approximately 20
to 30 cm above the ground. In case of emergency, lower
the work equipment to the ground immediately to help
stopping the machine.
• When driving the machine up slopes, set the operator's
cab facing uphill, when driving downhill , set the operator's
cab facing downhill. Always be sure of the safety of the
ground under the front of the machine when driving.
• When driving the machine t up a steep slope, extend the
work equipment to the front to improve the balance, keep
the work equipment at height (a) of approximately 20 to
30 cm above the ground, and drive it at low speed.
• When driving the machine downhill, lower the engine speed, keep the travel lever close to NEUTRAL posi-
tion, and drive it at low speed.
• Always drive the machine straight up or down a slope. Driving the machine at an angle or across the slope
is extremely dangerous.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
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