Komatsu PC130-7 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 44

SAFETY INFORMATION
ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD PREVENTION
Asbestos dust in the air can cause lung cancer if it is inhaled.
There is danger of inhaling asbestos when working on jobsites
handling demolition work or work handling industrial waste.
Always observe the following.
q Spray water to keep down the dust when cleaning. Do not
use compressed air for cleaning.
q If there is danger that there may be asbestos dust in the
air, always operate the machine from an upwind position.
All workers should use an approved respirator.
q Do not allow other persons to approach during the operation.
q Always observe the rules and regulations for the work site and environmental standards.
This machine does not use asbestos, but there is a danger that imitation parts may contain asbestos, so always
use genuine Komatsu parts.
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