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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO VENTILATION OF EXHAUST GAS
The engine exhaust gas contains substances that may damage
your health or even cause death. Start or operate the engine in a
place where there is good ventilation. If the engine or machine
must be operated inside a building or under ground, where the
ventilation is poor, take steps to ensure that the engine exhaust
gas is removed and that ample fresh air is brought in.
CHECKING SIGNALMAN'S SIGNALS AND SIGNS
Set up signs to inform of road shoulders and soft ground. If the visibility is not good, position a signalman if
necessary. Operators should pay careful attention to the signs and follow the instructions from the signalman.
Only one signalman should give signals.
Make sure that all workers understand the meaning of all signals and signs before starting work.
EMERGENCY ESCAPE FROM OPERATOR'S CAB
The cab installed on this machine has doors on the left and right sides. If the door on one side does not open,
escape through the door on the other side.
ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD PREVENTION
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.
Spray water to keep down the dust when cleaning. Do not use
compressed air for cleaning.
If there is danger that there may be asbestos dust in the air,
always operate the machine from an upwind position. All
workers should use an approved respirator.
Do not allow other persons to approach during the operation.
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.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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