FORWORD
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FORWORD
This manual describes procedures for operation, handling, lubri-
cation, maintenance, checking, and adjustment. It will help the
operator and maintenance personnel realize peak performance
through effective, economical and safe machine operation and
maintenance.
Keep this manual handy and have all personnel read it periodi-
cally. If this manual is lost or becomes dirty and can not be read,
request a replacement manual from your local distributor.
If you sell the machine, be sure to give this manual to the new
owner.
Continuing improvements in the design of this machine can lead
to changes in detail, which may not be reflected in this manual.
Consult your local distributor or Komatsu America International
Company for the latest available information on your machine or
for questions regarding information in this manual.
• Improper operation and maintenance of this machine can
be hazardous and could result in serious injury or death.
• Operators and maintenance personnel must read this
manual thoroughly before operating or maintaining this
machine.
• This manual should be kept near the machine for refer-
ence and periodically reviewed by all personnel who come
across it.
• Some actions involved in operation and maintenance can
cause a serious accident, if they are not performed in the
manner described in this manual.
• The procedures and precautions given in this manual ap-
ply only to intended uses of the machine. If you use your
machine for any unintended uses that are not specifically
prohibited, you must be sure that it is safe for you and
others. In no event should you or others engage in prohib-
ited uses or actions as described in this manual.
• Komatsu America International Company delivers ma-
chines that comply with all applicable regulations and
standards of the country to which it has been shipped. If
this machine has been purchased in another country or
purchase from someone in another country, it may lack
certain safety features and specifications that are neces-
sary for use in your country. If there is any question about
whether your product complies with the applicable stan-
dards and regulations or your country, consult your local
distributor or Komatsu America International Company
before operating the machine.
• The description of safety is given in "Safety Information"
and in chapter "Safety".