Fire Extinguishers And First Aid Kits; Precautions For High Temperature Fluids; Asbestos Dust Hazard Prevention; Fire Prevention For Fuel And Oil - Komatsu 730E Operation & Maintenance Manual

Safety - Section 20
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Use the handrails and steps marked by arrows
in the diagram below when climbing on or off
the machine.

Fire Extinguishers And First Aid Kits

• Ensure fire extinguishers
are accessible and
proper usage techniques
are known.
• Provide a first aid kit at
the storage point.
• Know what to do in the
event of a fire.
• Keep the phone numbers of persons you must
contact in case of an emergency.

Precautions For High Temperature Fluids

• Immediately after operating the
truck, engine coolant, engine
oil, and hydraulic oil are at high
temperatures and
pressurized. If the
removed, the fluids drained, the
filters are replaced, etc., there is
danger of serious burns. Allow heat and pressure
to dissipate before performing such tasks, and
follow proper procedures, as outlined in the
service manual.
• To prevent hot coolant from spraying:
1. Stop the engine, and wait for the coolant tem-
perature to decrease.
2. Depress the pressure relief button on the radiator
cap.
3. Turn the radiator cap slowly to allow pressure to
dissipate.
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cap is
• To prevent hot engine oil spray:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Wait for the oil temperature to cool.
3. Turn the cap slowly to allow pressure to dissipate.

Asbestos Dust Hazard Prevention

Asbestos dust is hazardous to
your health when inhaled. If you
handle materials containing
asbestos fibers, follow
guidelines below:
• DO NOT use compressed
air for cleaning.
• Use water for cleaning and to control dust.
• Operate the machine or perform tasks with the
wind to your back, whenever possible.
• Use an approved respirator, when necessary.

Fire Prevention For Fuel And Oil

• Fuel, oil, and antifreeze can be ignited by a
flame. These fluids are extremely flammable and
hazardous.
• Keep flames away from flammable fluids.
• Stop the engine while refueling.
• DO NOT smoke while refueling.
• Tighten all fuel and oil tank caps securely.
• Refuel and maintain oil in well-ventilated areas.
• Keep oil and fuel in a designated location. DO
NOT allow unauthorized persons to enter.
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