General Precautions - Komatsu WA320-5H Operation & Maintenance Manual

SAFETY

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY RULES
q Only trained and authorized personnel can operate and maintain the machine.
q Follow all safety rules, precautions and instructions when operating or performing maintenance on the
machine.
q If you are under the influence of alcohol or medication, your ability to safely operate or repair your machine
may be severly impaired putting yourself and everyone else on your jobsite in danger.
q When working with another operator or with a person on worksite traffic duty, be sure that all personnel under-
stand all hand signals that are to be used.
IF ABNORMALITIES ARE FOUND
If you find any abnormality in the machine during operation or maintenance (noise, vibration, smell, incorrect
gauges, smoke, oil leakage, etc., or any abnormal display on the warning devices or monitor), report to the person
in charge and have the necessary action taken. Do not operate the machine until the abnormality has been cor-
rected.
CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ITEMS
q Do not wear loose clothing and accessories. There is a hazard that they may catch on control levers or other
protruding parts.
q If you have long hair and it hangs out from your hard hat,
there is a hazard that it may get caught up in the machine,
so tie your hair up and be careful not to let it get caught.
q Always wear a hard hat and safety shoes. If the nature of
the work requires it, wear safety glasses, mask, gloves, ear
plugs, and safety belt when operating or maintaining the
machine.
q Check that all protective equipment functions properly
before using it.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRST AID KIT
Always follow the precautions below to prepare for action if any
injury or fire should occur.
q The fire extinguisher can be fastened to the inside cabin
wall on the left.
q If, in the course of certain operations, there is danger of
fire, fire extinguishers must be at hand. Familiarise with the
use of the fire extinguishers.
q Inform yourself on measures to be taken in the event of a
fire.
q The first-aid kit can be positioned on the right of the cabin's
interior.
q Make sure that you know all telephone numbers of the per-
sons that you need to contact in an emergency.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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