INTRODUCTION
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1.3 INTRODUCTION
1.3.1 INTENDED USE OF THE MACHINE
This Komatsu machine is designed to be used mainly for the following work:
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Digging work
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Leveling work
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Ditching work
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Loading
See the section "3.3.13 OPERATIONS THAT CAN BE PERFORMED WITH THE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR" for
further details.
1.3.2 DEMOLITION WORK
• A demolition machine is a machine based on earth moving
machinery (see EN ISO 6165) and including equipment and
attachment (working tool - e.g. processor or breaker) spe-
cifically designed to demolish, cut, loosen, separate, pick
up, transport and distribute component parts of buildings
or civil engineering structures.
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This machine is not prepared for use in Demolition.
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Using this machine in demolition work gives an increased
risk of serious injury or death.
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All Komatsu machinery that have been specifically de-
signed for, and can be used in, demolition work, will dis-
play the Komatsu demolition decal.
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If the machine does not display this decal and it is neces-
sary to carry out demolition work, contact your distributor
for information on demolition machinery compliant with
the applicable standards.
1.3.3 IMPROPER OR UNAUTHORIZED USES
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This paragraph describes some of the improper or unauthorized uses of the machine; since it is impos-
sible to predict all the possible improper uses, if it is necessary to use the machine for particular appli-
cations, contact your Komatsu Distributor before carrying out the work.
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The instructions regarding the authorized optional equipment are given in the relevant operation and
maintenance manuals; if the equipment is supplied by Komatsu, these publications are enclosed to this
manual.
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The instructions regarding the assembly of the authorized equipment, the controls requiring special ar-
rangements on the machine and the hydraulic couplings necessary for the operation of such equipment
are grouped in the final section of this manual.