FOREWORD
SAFETY
WA500-6
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SAFETY
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SAFETY NOTICE
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General Precautions
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Mistakes in operation are extremely dangerous. Read the
Operation & Maintenance Manual
carefully BEFORE
operating the machine.
1.
Before carrying out any greasing or repairs, read all the
precautions given on the decals which are fixed to the
machine. For the locations of the labels and detailed
explanation of the precautions, see the
Operation &
Maintenance Manual
.
2.
When carrying out any operation, always wear safety
shoes and helmet. Do not wear loose work clothes or
clothes with buttons missing.
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Always wear safety glasses when hitting parts with
a hammer.
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Always wear safety glasses when grinding parts
with a grinder, etc.
3.
If welding repairs are needed, always have a trained,
experienced welder carry out the work. When carrying
out welding work, always wear welding gloves, apron,
glasses, cap, and other clothes suited for welding work.
4.
When carrying out any operation with two or more
workers, always agree on the operating procedure
before starting. Always inform your fellow workers
before starting any step of the operation. Before starting
work, hang UNDER REPAIR warning signs on the
controls in the operator’s compartment.
5.
Keep all tools in good condition and learn the correct
way to use them.
6.
Only qualified workers must carry out work and
operations which require a license or qualification.
7.
Decide a place in the repair workshop to keep tools and
removed parts. Always keep the tools and parts in their
correct places. Always keep the work area clean and
make sure that there is no dirt or oil on the floor. Smoke
only in the areas provided for smoking. Never smoke
while working.
8.
Avoid working for long hours and take rests at proper
intervals to keep your body in good condition. Take
rests in specified safe places.
Safety Points
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
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Proper service and repair is extremely important for the safe operation of your machine. The service and repair techniques
recommended by Komatsu and described in this manual are both effective and safe. Some of these operations require the use
of tools specially designed for the specific purpose.
To prevent injury to workers, the symbol
is used to mark safety precautions in this manual. The cautions accompanying
this symbol should always be followed carefully. If any dangerous situation arises or may possibly arise, first consider safety
and take the necessary actions to deal with the situation.
WARNING!
Never modify, weld, cut, or drill on
any part of a ROPS structure.
Doing so may weaken the structure
which could lead to possible failure
in a rollover situation.
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Good arrangement
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Correct work clothes
3
Following work standard
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Making and checking signs
5
Prohibition of operation and handling by
unlicensed workers
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Safety check before starting work
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Wearing protective goggles
(for cleaning or grinding work)
8
Wearing shielding goggles and protectors
(for welding work)
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Good physical condition and preparation
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Precautions against work which you are not
used to or work with which you are too
familiar
