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WARNING: Failure to follow
these safety precautions may
lead to a serious accident.
ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD PREVENTION
Asbestos dust can be hazardous to your health if it is inhaled.
Komatsu does not use asbestos in its products, but if you handle materials containing asbestos fibers, follow
the guidelines given below:
• Never use compressed air for cleaning.
• Use water to keep down the dust when cleaning
• If there is danger that there may be asbestos dust in the air, operate the machine from an upwind position
whenever possible.
• Use an approved respirator if necessary.
CRUSHING OR CUTTING PREVENTION
Do not enter, or put your hand or arm or any other part of your body between movable parts such as the work
equipment and cylinders, or between the machine and work equipment.
If the work equipment is operated, the clearance will change and this may lead to serious damage or personel
injury.
If it is necessary to go between movable parts, always lock the levers and be sure that the work equipment
cannot move. For details, see "8. PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE".
FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRST AID KIT
Always follow the precautions below to prepare for acton if any injury or fire should occur.
• Be sure that fire extinguishers have been provided and read the labels to ensure that you know how to use
them.
• Provide a first aid kit at the storage point. Carry out periodic checks and add to the contents if necessary.
• Know what to do in the event of a fire or injury.
• Decide which phone numbers of persons (doctor, ambulance, fire station etc.) to contact in case of an
emergency. Post these contact numbers in specified places and make sure that all personnel know the
numbers and correct contact procedures.
6 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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