Komatsu PW160-7H, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTION DURING OPERATION
PW160-7H VEAM390100 39
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident.
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The following operations are prohibited.
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Lifting loads with a wire rope fitted around the bucket
teeth.
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Lifting loads with the wire rope wrapped directly around
the boom or arm.
CHECKING HOOK
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When lifting a load, carry out the following checks to confirm
that there is no abnormality before starting operations.
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Check that there are no cracks or deformation in the lift-
ing equipment.
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Check that there is no abnormality in the safety latch of
the hook.
HOOKING WIRE ROPE SECURELY TO HOOK
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When performing lifting operation, securely hook the wire
rope onto the special lifting hook or lifting eye.
PRECAUTIONS FOR MACHINE INSTALLATION
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After carrying out a preliminary inspection of ground condi-
tions, select a flat, solid location. Confirm that the machine
can be safely operated without toppling or rolling.
PROHIBITED OPERATIONS OTHER THAN MAIN APPLICA-
TIONS
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When performing lifting operation, never raise or lower a per-
son.
NO PERSONS SHALL BE PERMITTED TO ENTER THE
WORKING AREA
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Due to the possible danger of the load falling or of collision
with the load, no persons shall be allowed in the working
area.
OPERATION SUPERVISOR
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Before performing lifting operation, designate an operation
supervisor.
Always execute operation according to his instructions.
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Execute operating methods and procedures under his
direction.
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Select a person responsible for signalling. Operate only
on signals given by such person.
HANDLING OF WIRE ROPES ETC.
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Wear leather gloves when handling wire ropes.