Operating Machine - Komatsu PW130ES-6K Operation & Maintenance Manual

SAFETY
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident.
VENTILATION FOR ENCLOSED AREAS
If it is necessary to start the engine within an enclosed area, pro-
vide adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes from the engine can
KILL.
PRECAUTIONS FOR MIRRORS, WINDOWS AND LIGHTS
Remove all dirt from the surface of the windows and lights to
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ensure that you can see well.
Adjust the rear view mirror so that you can see clearly from
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the operator's seat, and always keep the surface of the mirror
clean. If any glass is broken, replace it with a new part.
Check that the head lamps and working lamps are installed to
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match the operating conditions. Check also that they light up
properly.

OPERATING MACHINE

WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE
Walk around for machine again just before mounting it, to
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check for people and objects that might be in the way.
NEVER start the engine if a warning tag has been attached to
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the wrist control.
Before starting the engine, sound the horn as an alert.
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Start and operate the machine only while seated.
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Do not allow anyone other than the operator to ride in the cab
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or on the machine body.
For machines equipped with a reverse alarm buzzer, check
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that the warning device operates correctly.
CHECK DIRECTION BEFORE STARTING MACHINE
Before operating the travel lever, check the direction of the under
carriage.
If the fixed axle is at the front, the forward/reverse pedal and
steering will function in the opposite direction.
A Fixed axle
B Oscillating axle
Travel operations see "MOVING MACHINE OFF" on
page 119.
PRECAUTION DURING OPERATION
A B
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