Precautions To Be Taken Before Starting The Engine; Safety On The Work Site; Fire Prevention; Precautions To Be Taken For The Operator's Cab - Komatsu SK818-5 Operation & Maintenance Manual

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

2.3 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE

2.3.1 SAFETY ON THE WORK SITE

Before starting the engine, thoroughly check the area for any
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unusual condition of the ground due to which work may be
dangerous.
Check the conditions of the ground at the work site and befo-
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re starting the engine define the work plan and the best and
safest operating procedure.
Make the ground surface as level as possible before car-
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rying out any operation.
In case of work on the road, protect pedestrians and cars by
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designating a person for work site traffic duty and install fen-
ces around the work site.
If water lines, gas lines, and telephone or high-voltage
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electrical lines are located under the work site, contact the
relevant utility company in order to find out their exact posi-
tions or to make them ineffective until the end of the opera-
tions. Be careful not to sever or damage any of these lines.
Check the depth and flow of water before operating in water
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or on river banks.

2.3.2 FIRE PREVENTION

Carefully remove all wood chips, rubbish, paper and other
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flammable materials that may have accumulated inside the
engine compartment, since they can cause fires.
Check the fuel and hydraulic system pipes for leaks and if
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necessary repair them. Wipe up any leakage of oil, fuel or
other flammable fluids.
Make sure that fire extinguishers are available for use in the
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work area.

2.3.3 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN FOR THE OPERATOR'S CAB

Do not keep objects or tools in the operator's cab. They may hinder the operation of the controls and cause se-
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rious accidents.
Keep the cab floor and the controls (pedals and levers) clean, by removing any trace of oil and grease and, as
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far as the floor is concerned, remove any excess dirt (earth, stones, etc.).
Check the safety belt and change it if it is broken or damaged.
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Replace any component only with homologated parts supplied by Komatsu or its Dealers.
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