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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE
PROPER TOOLS
Use only tools suited to the task and be sure to use the tools
correctly. Using damaged, low quality, faulty, makeshift tools or
improper use of the tools could cause serious personal injury.
ACCUMULATOR
The accumulator is charged with high-pressure nitrogen gas.
When handling the accumulator, careless procedure may cause
an explosion which could lead to serious injury or property
damage. For this reason, always observe the following
precautions.
Do not disassemble the accumulator.
Do not bring it near flame or dispose of it in fire.
Do not make holes in it, weld it, or use a cutting torch.
Do not hit or roll the accumulator, or subject it to any impact.
When disposing of the accumulator, the gas must be released.
Please contact your Komatsu distributor to have this work
performed.
PERSONNEL
Do not allow any unauthorized personnel into the area when servicing the machine. If necessary, employ a guard.
ATTACHMENTS
Appoint a leader before starting removal or installation
operations for attachments.
Place attachments that have been removed from the machine in
a stable condition so that they do not fall. And take steps to
prevent unauthorized persons from entering the storage area.
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