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2.8.18 HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR
The hydraulic accumulator contains pressurized nitrogen.
When carrying out any operation on the accumulator, proceed
with the utmost care, in order to avoid explosions and
consequently serious injury and even death. For this reason,
keep to the following instructions:
do not remove the accumulator;
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do not use sparks or naked flames;
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do not make holes in the accumulator, do not weld or use
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oxyhydrogen flames;
do not hit or press the accumulator;
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when disposing of the accumulator, take care to release the gas
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it contains. Have this operation carried out only by a Komatsu
Dealer.
2.8.19 COOLING FAN AND FAN BELT
Be careful to the revolving parts and do not allow anyone to get
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too close to these components, since clothes or parts of the
body may get caught into them.
If hands, clothes, or tools become entangled in the fan blades
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or the fan belt, they may be cut off, torn or seriously injured/
damaged; for this reason, avoid touching any revolving part.
2.8.20 WASTE MATERIALS
Do not dispose of used oil in the sewer system, rivers, etc.
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Always put used oil in containers. Do not drain used oil directly
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on the ground.
Keep to the laws and regulations in force when disposing of
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harmful substances such as oil, fuel, solvents, used filters,
gaskets, electric wires and batteries.
Oils, filters, coolant, gaskets, electric wires and batteries
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are considered special waste and must be collected and
disposed of according to the regulations in force.
The combustible material of some components may
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become extremely dangerous if it burns. For this reason,
avoid any contact of burnt material with your skin or eyes
and do not inhale the fumes produced.
WARNING
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING MAINTENANCE
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