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OM2049 2/13
Warning Tag
• Never
start
the
engine or operate
the controls while
a
person
is
performing
maintenance.
Serious injury or
death may result.
• Always attach a warning tag to the control lever in
the operator's cab to alert others that you are
working on the machine. Attach additional
warning tags around the machine, if necessary.
• These tags are available from your Komatsu
distributor. Part No. 09963-03001
Proper Tools
• Use only tools suited to
the
task.
Using
damaged, low quality,
faulty, or makeshift tools
can
cause
personal
injury.
• Extra precaution must be used when grinding,
welding, and using a sledge-hammer.
Use of Tie-Off Anchor During Maintenance
While working at heights during assembly, mainte-
nance or repair of the haul truck, workers should
wear an appropriate fall protection harness and
attach it to a tie-off anchor or tie-off point. Komatsu
anchor (58B-98-75190) is available for use with fall
protection harnesses. Carefully read and understand
the harness maker's instructions before using any fall
protection harness. The load carrying capacity of
anchor (58B-97–75190) is 2 270kg (5,000lbs).
NOTE: The anchor must not be used for lifting.
Securing The Dump Body
To avoid serious personal injury or death, the
body retention sling must be installed whenever
personnel are required to perform maintenance
on the truck while the dump body in the raised
position.
The Komatsu body-up safety sling can only be
used with a Komatsu body. Non-OEM body may
not accommodate the Komatsu body-up safety
sling. The end user must ensure that a proper
cable/sling is used.
1. To hold the dump body in the up position, raise
the body to it's maximum height.
2. Install two shackles (2, Figure 20-3) and body
retention sling (3) between rear body ear (1)
and the axle housing.
3. Secure the shackle pins with cotter pins.
4. Move the hoist lever to the FLOAT position to
slowly lower the body until the cable is support-
ing the full weight of the body. Then move the
hoist lever to the HOLD position.
5. After maintenance work is completed, return the
sling to stored position.
FIGURE 20-3. BODY RETENTION SLING
INSTALLATION
1. Rear Body Ear
2. Shackle And Pin
Safety - Section 20
Page 20-7
3. Body Retention
Sling
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