Komatsu WA500-8, Руководство по эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию

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PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT FIRE
ACTIONS IF FIRE OCCURS
• Turn the starting switch to OFF position, and stop the engine.
• Use the handrails and steps to escape from the machine.
• Do not jump off the machine. There is the danger of falling and it may cause personal injury.
• The fume generated by a fire contains harmful materials which have a bad influence on your body when
they are inhaled.
Do not breathe the fumes.
• After a fire, harmful compounds may be left. If it touches your skin, it may have a bad influence on your
body.
Be sure to wear rubber gloves when handle the materials left after the fire.
The material of the gloves, which is recommended is polychloroprene (Neoprene) or polyvinyl chloride (in
the lower temperature environment).
When wearing cotton work gloves, wear rubber gloves under them.
PREVENT FIRE
Fire caused by fuel, oil, coolant, or window washer fluid
Do not bring any open flame close to flammable substances
such as fuel, oil, coolant, or window washer fluid. There is a
danger that they may catch fire. Always observe the following.
• Do not smoke or use any open flame near fuel or other
flammable substances.
• Shut down the engine before adding fuel.
• Do not leave the machine when adding fuel or oil.
• Tighten all the fuel and oil caps securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel on overheated surfaces or on
parts of the electrical system.
• After adding fuel or oil, wipe up any spilled fuel or oil.
• Put greasy rags and other combustible materials into a
safe container to maintain safety at the workplace.
• When washing parts with oil, use a non-flammable oil. Do
not use diesel fuel or gasoline. There is danger that they
may catch fire.
• Do not weld or use a cutting torch to cut any pipes or tubes
that contain combustible liquids.
• Determine well-ventilated areas for storing oil and fuel.
Keep the oil and fuel in the specified place and do not allow unauthorized persons to enter.
• When performing grinding or welding work on the machine, move any flammable materials to a safe place
before starting.
Fire caused by accumulation of combustible material
• Remove any dry leaves, chips, pieces of paper, coal dust, or any other combustible materials accumulated
or affixed around the engine exhaust manifold, muffler, or battery, or inside the undercovers.
• To prevent fires from spreading sparks or burning particles from other fires, remove any combustible materi-
als such as dry leaves, chips, pieces of paper, coal dust, or any other combustible materials accumulated
around the cooling system (radiator, oil cooler) or inside the undercover.
Fire coming from electric wiring
Short circuits in the electrical system can cause fire. Always observe the following.
• Keep all the electric wiring connections clean and securely tightened.
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SAFETY
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTE-
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