Komatsu PW98MR-10 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 49

SAFETY
• Fasten the seatbelt. When the brakes are applied sudden-
ly, the operator may be thrown out of the operator's seat. It
is dangerous and may cause personal injury.
• Check the operating condition of the machine, work equip-
ment, and travel, braking, steering and swing systems.
• Check for any problem in the sound, vibration, heat and
smell of the machine, or abnormalities of instruments. Also
check that there is no leakage of oil or fuel.
• If any problem is found, repair it immediately.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING IN FORWARD OR REVERSE AND SWINGING
• Before operating the travel levers, check the position of the undercarriage.
If the swing axle is positioned at the rear of the machine,
the operation of the F/N/R switch and the steering function
are inverted. In these conditions, pay attention not to con-
fuse the travel movements while using the machine.
• Always lock all the doors and windows of the operator's
compartment in position regardless of whether it is open or
closed.
Always close all the windows and doors on jobsites where
there is danger of scattering fragments, and things which
may intrude into operator's cab.
• Prohibit anyone other than the operator to get on the ma-
chine.
• If there are any people in the area around the machine, there is danger that they may be hit or caught by
the machine, and this may lead to serious personal injury or death. Before starting travel or swing, be sure
to observe the following.
• Always operate the machine only when seated on the
operator's seat.
• Before starting to move, check again that there is no
people or obstacle in the surrounding area.
• Before moving, sound the horn to warn people in the
surrounding area.
• Check that the travel alarm and other alarms work
properly.
• If there is an area in the rear of the machine which
cannot be seen, position a signalman. Be extremely
careful not to hit any people or object, and drive or
swing slowly.
• Slow down when moving in 4WS-R or 4WS-C mode.
Always be sure to perform the above precautions even when
the machine is equipped with mirrors and cameras.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING
Serious personal injury or death can result from tipping over of the traveling machine or its accidental contact.
Always observe the following.
• When driving the machine or performing operations, always keep a safe distance from people, structures,
or other machines to avoid coming into contact with them.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
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