Komatsu PW118MR-11, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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• Do not turn on slopes or drive across slopes. Always go
down to a flat place to change the position of the machine,
then drive it on to the slope again.
• Do not drive the machine on a slope covered with the steel plates. Even with slight slopes there is a hazard
that the machine may slip.
• Drive the machine at low speed on the grass or fallen leaves. Even with slight slopes there is a hazard that
the machine may slip.
• If the engine stops during travel, immediately lower the bucket to the ground.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING ON SLOPES
• When working on slopes, there is a hazard that the machine may lose its balance and turn over when the
swing or work equipment are operated. This may lead to serious personal injury or death. Always provide a
stable place when performing these operations, and operate carefully.
• Do not swing the work equipment from the uphill side to
the downhill side when the bucket is loaded. There is a
hazard that impact will cause the machine to tip over.
• If the machine has to be used on a slope, pile the soil to
make a platform (A) that will keep the machine as horizon-
tal as possible.
• Do not work on a slope covered with the steel plates. Even
with slight slopes, there is a hazard that the machine may
slip.
PROHIBITED OPERATIONS
If the machine turns over or falls, or the ground at the working point collapses, it may lead to serious personal
injury or death. Always observe the followings.
PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION SAFETY
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