Komatsu WA800-3E0, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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FOREWORD
FOREWORD
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FOREWORD 1
This manual provides rules and guidelines which will help you use this machine safely and effectively. The pre-
cautions 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 maintenance of machines. Acci-
dents can be prevented by knowing beforehand conditions that may cause a hazard when performing operation
and maintenance.
WARNING
Operators and maintenance personnel must always do as follows before beginning operation or mainte-
nance.
Always be sure to read and understand this manual thoroughly before performing operation and mainte-
nance.
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.
Keep this manual in the storage location for the operation and maintenance manual given below, and have
all personnel read it periodically.
If this manual has been lost or has become dirty and cannot be read, request a replacement manual imme-
diately from Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor.
If you sell the machine, be sure to give this manual to the new owners together with the machine.
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