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SAFETY
VENTILATION FOR ENCLOSED AREA
Exhaust fumes from the engine can kill.
If it is necessary to start the engine within an enclosed area, or
when handling fuel, flushing oil, or paint, open the doors and
windows to ensure that adequate ventilation is provided to
prevent gas poisoning.
SIGNALMAN'S SIGNAL AND SIGNS
Set up signs to inform of road shoulders and soft ground. If the visibility is not good, position a signalman if
necessary. Operators should pay careful attention to the signs and follow the instructions from the signalman.
Only one signalman should give signals.
Make sure that all workers understand the meaning of all signals and signs before starting work.
EMERGENCY EXIT FROM OPERATOR'S CAB
If for any reason, it becomes impossible to open the cab door, use the hammer supplied to break the window and
use it as an emergency escape.
For details, see "EMERGENCY ESCAPE HAMMER (PAGE 3-27)" in this manual.
When escaping, remove all the pieces of glass from the window frame first and be careful not to cut yourself on
the glass. Be careful also not to slip on the broken pieces of glass on the ground.
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.
Spray water to keep down the dust when cleaning. Do not use
compressed air for cleaning.
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.
Do not allow other persons to approach during the operation.
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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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