SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
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BEWARE OF ASBESTOS DUST
Asbestos dust in the air can cause lung cancer if it is inhaled. There is danger of inhaling asbestos when working
on jobsites handling demolition work or work handling industrial waste. Always observe the following.
q Spray water to keep down the dust.
q Do not use compressed air.
q If there is danger that there may be asbestos dust in the
air, always operate the machine from an upwind position,
and make sure that all workers operate on the upwind side.
q All workers should use anti-dust masks.
q Do not allow other persons to approach during the opera-
tion.
q Always observe the rules and regulations for the work site
and environmental standards.
This machine does not use asbestos, but there is a danger that
imitation parts may contain asbestos, so always use genuine
Komatsu parts.
STARTING ENGINE 2
USE WARNING TAGS
If there is any “DANGER! Do NOT operate!“ warning tag dis-
played, it means that someone is carrying out inspection and
maintenance of the machine. If the warning sign is ignored and
the machine is operated, there is danger that the person carry-
ing out inspection or maintenance may be caught in the rotat-
ing parts or moving parts and suffer serious personal injury or
death. Do not start the engine or touch the levers.
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