Two Workers For Maintenance When Engine Is Running; Proper Tools - Komatsu PC18MR-3 Operation & Maintenance Manual

SAFETY

TWO WORKERS FOR MAINTENANCE WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING

To prevent personal injury, do not carry out maintenance with the
engine running. If maintenance must be carried out with the engine
running, carry out the operation with at least two workers and do as
follows.
One worker must always sit in the operator's seat and be ready
to stop the engine at any time. All workers must maintain
contact with the other workers.
Set lock lever (1) to the LOCK position (L).
When carrying out operations near the fan, fan belt, or other
rotating parts, there is a hazard of being caught in the parts, so
be careful not to come close.
Do not touch any control levers. If any control lever must be
operated, give a signal to the other workers to warn them to
move to a safe place.
Never drop or insert tools or other objects into the fan or fan belt. Parts may break or be sent flying.

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, GAS SPRING
The accumulator and gas springs 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.
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