Komatsu WA100M-7, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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2.3 Precautions during operation Safety
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WA80M-7, WA100M-7 – VENAM03001
 When operating in tunnels, under bridges, under electric
wires, or in other places of limited height, be extremely careful
to prevent the work equipment from hitting objects.
 To avoid accidents and collisions with other objects, the
machine must always be operated at a speed where safety is
guaranteed. This is particularly important for work in confined
spaces, indoors, and on sites with other machines.
Driving on slopes
 Keep sufficient distance to ridges or steep slopes. The
machine may tip over or slip when operated too close to steep
slopes, ridges or embankments. The limit values are listed in
chapter “Limit values for slopes (6-6)”.
 To keep the centre of gravity low, keep the bucket close to the
ground (approx. 20–30 cm) when driving near slopes, ridges
or embankments. In case of an emergency, quickly lower the
bucket to the ground to stabilise the machine.
 Do not turn or traverse on slopes. Only execute these
manoeuvres on level ground.
 If it is necessary to drive on slopes, avoid driving on grass,
fallen leaves, or steel plates. The machine may slip on these
surfaces when traversing across the slope. Drive very slowly
and carefully.
 When driving downslope, use the braking power of the engine
and drive slowly.
 If the engine fails when driving on a slope, immediately oper-
ate the service brake to stop the machine. Then apply the
parking brake. Lower the working equipment.
 When driving on a slope with a load, drive
 uphill: forwards
 downhill: backwards
Impermissible work
 It is dangerous to use the bucket or lift arm for crane work.
Therefore, do not carry out work of this kind.
 No people on the attachments
 Never allow people to travel on the work equipment or
other attachments. There is a risk that they will fall and be
seriously injured.
 Never use the machine to lift people.