Operating Machine - Komatsu 730E Operation & Maintenance Manual

Safety - Section 2
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OPERATING MACHINE

WHEN STARTING ENGINE
• Walk around your machine again just before mounting it, checking for people and objects that might be in the
way.
• NEVER start the engine if a warning tag has been attached to the control.
• When starting the engine, sound the horn as an alert.
• Start and operate the machine only while seated.
• Do not allow any person other than the operator in the operator's compartment or any other place on the
machine.
• For machines equipped with a back-up alarm, check that the alarm works properly.
CHECK WHEN TRAVELING IN REVERSE
Before operating the machine or work equipment, do as follows:
• Sound the horn to warn people in the area.
• Check that there is no one near the machine. Be particularly careful to check
behind the machine.
• If necessary, designate a person to check the safety. This is particularly necessary when traveling in reverse.
• When operating in areas that may be hazardous or have poor visibility, designate a person to direct work site
traffic.
• Do not allow any one to enter the line of travel of the machine. This rule must be strictly observed even on
machines equipped with a backup alarm or rear view mirror.
TRAVELING
• When traveling on rough ground, travel at low speed. When changing direction, avoid turning suddenly.
• Lower the dump body and set the dump lever to the FLOAT position when traveling.
• If the engine should stop when the machine is traveling, the steering wheel will not work, and it will be
dangerous to drive the machine. Apply the brakes immediately and stop the machine.
TRAVELING ON SLOPES
• Traveling on slopes could result in the machine tipping over or slipping.
• Do not change direction on slopes. To ensure safety, go down to level ground before turning.
• Do not travel up and down on grass, fallen leaves, or wet steel plates. These materials may make the machine
slip on even the slightest slope. Take all possible steps to avoid traveling sideways, and always keep the travel
speed low.
• When traveling downhill, use the retarder to reduce speed. Do not turn the steering wheel suddenly. Do not use
the foot brake except in an emergency.
• If the engine should stop on a slope, apply the brakes fully and apply the parking brake, also, to stop the
machine.
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General Safety