Komatsu WA500-6H, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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1.1 Foreword Foreword
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WA500-6H – VEAM430100
1.1 Foreword
This manual provides rules and guidelines which will help you
use this machine safely and effectively. The precautions in this
manual must be followed at all times when performing operation
and maintenance. Most accidents are caused by the failure to
follow fundamental safety rules for the operation and mainte-
nance of machines. Accidents can be prevented by knowing
beforehand conditions that may cause a hazard when perform-
ing operation and maintenance.
WARNING
z Operators and maintenance personnel must always do as
follows before beginning operation or maintenance.
z Always be sure to read and understand this manual thor-
oughly before performing operation and maintenance.
z Read the safety messages given in this manual and the
safety labels affixed to the machine thoroughly and be sure
that you understand them fully.
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Keep this manual at the storage location for the Operation
and Maintenance Manual given below, and have all person-
nel read it periodically.
z
If this manual has been lost or has become dirty and cannot
be read, request a replacement manual immediately from
KOMATSU or your KOMATSU distributor.
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If you sell the machine, be sure to give this manual to the
new owners together with the machine.
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KOMATSU delivers machines that comply with all applicable
regulations and standards of the country to which it has
been shipped. If this machine has been purchased in
another country or purchased from someone in another
country, it may lack certain safety devices and specifications
that are necessary for use in your country. If there is any
question about whether your product complies with the
applicable standards and regulations of your country, consult
KOMATSU or your KOMATSU distributor before operating
the machine.
Storage location for the Operation and Maintenance Manual:
Pocket (1) at rear of operator’s seat
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