Komatsu AX20 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 61

3. Warning for operation (decal). (Part No. 3EB-96-A6120)
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF YOU FAIL TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS!
B e f o r e O p e r a t i n g
• Do not operate or repair truck unless trained and authorized.
• Read and understand all warnings and instructions in manuals
and on truck before operating.
• Dealers have replacement manuals.
• Check truck before use. If truck is in need of repair, do not
operate until restored to safe condition.
• Do not start truck if fuel is leaking or has leaked.
• Use attachments for intended purpose only.
W h i l e O p e r a t i n g
• Operate truck only from operator's seat.
• Sit firmly in the seat with good posture while driving.
Leaving the seat or sitting improperly for approximately 3
seconds may cause the drive system to disengage.
Unintended truck movement like rolling on an incline may occur.
• Keep truck under control at all times.
• Do not overload truck. Check capacity plate for load weight
and load center.
• Avoid any sudden starts, stops, turn or change of direction.
• Obey traffic safety rules. Yield right-of-way to pedestrians.
• Keep clear view of travel path. If load being carried blocks
forward view, travel with load trailing.
• Slow down and sound horn when vision is blocked.
• Watch clearances, especially forks, mast, overhead guard and
tailswing area.
• Slow down for turns and on uneven or slippery surfaces.
• Avoid running over loose objects.
• Never angle or turn on incline.
• Travel with load uphill when loaded.
• Travel with lifting mechanism downhill when empty.
• Secure dockboard or bridgeplate properly.
• Do not exceed rated capacity.
• Use special care when operating on dockboard or bridgeplate.
4. "NO JUMP START" decal located top center of starter solenoid. (Part No. 09842-A0481)
WARNING
• Do not handle unstable loads or loosely stacked loads.
• Do not handle loads higher than load backrest.
• Space forks as far as load permits.
• Be sure load is centered and forks are completely under load.
• Never tilt load with mast tilted forward.
• Do not tilt forward when elevated except to pick
up or deposit load.
• Travel load or lifting mechanism low and tilted back.
• Tipover can occur if operated improperly.
• Do not jump if truck begins to tipover.
Hold on firmly and lean away from point of impact.
Avoid being trapped between truck and ground.
G e n e r a l P r e c a u t i o n s
• Allow no one to stand or pass under or near load or
lifting mechanism.
• Never place any part of body into mast structure, between
mast and truck or outside truck.
• Do not carry passengers on any part of truck.
• Lift no one under any circumstances.
• Do not operate without overhead guard and load backrest.
• Fill fuel or charge battery only in specified place.
• Stop engine when fueling and avoid open flame or sparks,
and provide adequate ventilation.
• Keep vent caps clear when charging battery.
• Disconnect battery during servicing.
A f t e r O p e r a t i n g
• Before getting off truck, shift F-R lever and high-low
lever (clutch type) to neutral position, fully lower
lifting mechanism and pull parking lever securely.
• Shut off power when leaving truck unattended.
• Block wheels when parking on incline.
16. SAFETY LABELS
3EB-96-A6120
2-33