Komatsu WA100M-7, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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2.2 General precautions Safety
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WA80M-7, WA100M-7 – VENAM03001
Protection against asbestos dust
Asbestos dust in the air can cause lung cancer if it is inhaled.
There is a hazard of inhaling asbestos dust when working on
demolition sites or when handling industrial wastes.
Always observe the following points:
 Spray water to minimise dust build-up when cleaning. Never
use compressed air for cleaning.
 In case of danger from asbestos dust in the air, always oper-
ate the machine from a downwind position. All workers must
use an approved respirator.
 Do not allow other persons to approach during the operation.
 Always observe the rules and regulations for the work site
and environmental standards.
 The machine does not contain any asbestos. There is how-
ever a danger that imitation parts may contain asbestos.
Therefore, always use Komatsu genuine parts.