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SAFETY
FIRE PREVENTION FOR FUEL AND OIL
Fuel and oil are flammable. Fuel is particularly flammable and can be
hazardous. Always observe the following:
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Keep any open flames away from flammable fluids.
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Stop the engine and do not smoke when refueling.
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Tighten all fuel and oil caps securely.
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Refueling or adding oil should be made in well ventilated areas.
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Keep oil and fuel in its proper place.
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Clean up any fluid spills.
DUST HAZARD PRECAUTIONS
Dust can be hazardous to your health if it is inhaled. Komatsu does not
use asbestos in its products, but if you handle materials containing
asbestos fibers or other dust materials during demolition operations,
always do as follows.
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Never use compressed air for cleaning.
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Use water to keep down the dust when cleaning.
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If there is a danger there may be asbestos dust in the air, operate the
machine with the wind to your back whenever possible.
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Use an approved respirator.
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Do not allow any other person into the area during operation.
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There may be a danger that non genuine parts may contain asbestos,
use only genuine Komatsu parts.
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Always observe rules and regulations related to the job site and
working environment.
CRUSH OR PINCH POINT DANGERS
Never stand in or place any part of your body between the movable
components such as the articulating portions of the machine or between
the machines work equipment.
Keep in mind, when the machine is operated, the clearance will
change, this may lead to serious personal injury or death.
Never drive up to any one standing in front of a solid object or your path
of travel. The brakes could fail or the machine could slide on a slippery
surface causing injury or even death.
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