Komatsu PC450-8 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 41

SAFETY
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Fire caused by accumulation of flammable material.
Remove any dry leaves, chips, pieces of paper, dust, or any other flammable materials accumulated or affixed
around the engine, exhaust manifold, muffler, or battery, or inside the undercovers.
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Fire coming from electric wiring
Short circuits in the electrical system can cause fire.
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Always keep electric wiring connections clean and securely tightened.
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Check the wiring every day for looseness or damage. Tighten any loose connectors or wiring clamps.
Repair or replace any damaged wiring.
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Fire coming from hydraulic line
Check that all the hose and tube clamps, guards, and cushions are securely fixed in position.
If they are loose, they may vibrate during operation and rub against other parts. This may lead to damage to
the hoses, and cause high-pressure oil to spurt out, leading to fire damage or serious injury.
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Explosion caused by lighting equipment
When checking fuel, oil, battery electrolyte, window washer fluid, or coolant, always use lighting with anti
explosion specifications. If such lighting equipment is not used, there is danger of explosion that may cause
serious injury.
When taking the electrical power for the lighting from the machine itself, follow the instructions in of "AUXIL-
IARY ELECTRIC POWER (3-105)".
ACTION IF FIRE OCCURS
If a fire occurs, escape from the machine as follows.
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Turn the start switch OFF to stop the engine.
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Use the handrails and steps to get off the machine.
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Use an ethyl alcohol base washer liquid.
Methyl alcohol base washer liquid may irritate your eyes, so do not use it.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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