OM2049 2/13 Safety - Section 20
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GENERAL SAFETY
Safety records of most organizations will show that
the greatest percentage of accidents are caused by
unsafe acts of persons. The remainder are caused
by unsafe mechanical or physical conditions. Report
all unsafe conditions to the proper authority.
The following safety rules are provided as a guide for
the operator. However, local conditions and regula-
tions may add many more to this list.
Read and follow all safety precautions. Failure to
do so may result in serious injury or death.
Safety Rules
• Only trained and authorized personnel can
operate and maintain the machine.
• Follow all safety rules, precautions and
instructions when operating or performing
maintenance on the machine.
• When working with another operator or a person
on work site traffic duty, ensure all personnel
understand all hand signals that are to be used.
Truck Safety Features
• Ensure all guards and covers are in their proper
position. Repair any damaged guards and
covers. (See Walk-Around Inspection, later in
this section.)
• Learn the proper use of safety features such as
safety locks, safety pins, and seat belts. Always
use these safety features, properly.
• Never remove any safety features. Always keep
safety features in good operating condition.
• Improper use of safety features may result in
serious bodily injury or death.
Clothing And Personal Items
• Avoid wearing loose
clothing, jewelry,
and loose long hair.
They can catch on
controls or in moving
parts and cause
serious injury or
death. Additionally,
never wear oily
clothes as they are
flammable.
• Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, a
mask and gloves when operating or maintaining
a machine. Always wear safety goggles, a hard
hat and heavy gloves if your job involves
scattering metal chips or minute materials. This
is particularly important when driving pins with a
hammer or when cleaning air cleaner elements
with compressed air. Also, ensure that the work
area is free of other personnel during such tasks.
Unauthorized Modification
• Any modification made to this vehicle without
authorization from Komatsu America Corp. can
possibly create hazards.
• Before making any modification, consult your
authorized regional Komatsu America Corp.
distributor. Komatsu will not be responsible for
any injury or damage caused by any
unauthorized modification.
Leaving The Operator’s Seat
While leaving the operator's seat, DO NOT touch any
controls. To prevent accidental operations from
occurring, always perform the following:
• Move the directional control lever to the PARK
position (this will apply the parking brake). DO
NOT apply the wheel brake lock.
• Lower the dump body, and move the hoist control
lever to the FLOAT position.
• Turn the key switch to the OFF position and wait
for the engine to stop.
• After the engine has stopped, wait two minutes
before exiting the cab. If any warning lights are
illuminated or warning horns are sounding, DO
NOT leave the cab and notify maintenance
personnel immediately. When exiting the
machine, always lock compartments, and take
the keys with you to prevent entry from
unauthorized persons.
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