Komatsu PW160-7H, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident.
ALWAYS APPLY (RAISE) SAFETY LOCK LEVER WHEN
LEAVING OPERATOR’S SEAT
●
When standing up from the operator’s seat, always raise the
safety lock lever to the LOCK position. If you accidentally
touch the travel or swing lever when they are not locked, the
machine may suddenly move and cause serious injury or
damage.
REMARK
In certain conditions it may be possible for the safety lock
lever to contact the left hand arm rest on the operator seat.
to avoid this, always ensure that the left hand arm rest is stowed
in the fully up position before operating the safety lock lever.
● When leaving the machine, lower the work equipment com-
pletely to the ground, set the safety lock lever to the LOCK
position, then stop the engine and use the key to lock the
machine. Always take the key with you.
WARNING
If the control lever is touched by accident, the work equip-
ment or the machine may move suddenly, and this may lead
to a serious accident. Before leaving the operator’s compart-
ment, always raise the safety lock lever to lock the work
equipment controls.
ALWAYS CHOCK THE WHEELS BEFORE GOING UNDER
THE MACHINE
q The chocks are located in the left hand toolbox (A) on the
machine.
LOCK
UNLOCK
A