Precaution During Operation; Before Starting Engine - Komatsu PW130ES-6K Operation & Maintenance Manual

PRECAUTION DURING OPERATION

WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions.
PRECAUTION DURING OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

SAFETY AT WORKSITE
Before starting the engine, thoroughly check the area for any
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unusual conditions that could be dangerous.
Before starting the engine, examine the terrain and soil condi-
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tions of the worksite. Determine the best and safest method
of operation.
Make the slope as horizontal as possible before continuing
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operations.
If you need to operate on a street, protect pedestrians and
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cars by designating a person for worksite traffic duty or by
installing fences around the worksite.
If water lines, gas lines, and high-voltage electrical lines may
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be buried under the worksite, contact each utility and identify
their locations. Be careful not to sever or cut any of these
lines.
Check the depth and flow of water before operating in water
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or crossing a river. NEVER be in water which is in excess of
the permissible water depth.
Permissible water depth, see "PRECAUTIONS FOR
OPERATION" on page 129.
FIRE PREVENTION
Thoroughly remove wood chips, leaves, paper and other
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flammable things accumulated on the engine compartment.
They could cause a fire.
Check fuel, lubrication, and hydraulic systems for leaks. Have
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any leaks repaired. Wipe up any excess oil, fuel or other flam-
mable fluids.
Check point, see "WALK-AROUND CHECK" on page 101.
Be sure a fire extinguisher is present and working.
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IN OPERATOR'S CAB
Do not leave tools or spare parts lying around in the opera-
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tor's compartment. They may damage or break the control
levers or switches. Always put them in the tool box on the
front right side of the revolving frame or in the tool boxes on
the undercarriage.
Keep the cab floor, controls, steps and handrails free of oil,
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grease, snow, and excess dirt.
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SAFETY