SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE
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HANDLING ACCUMULATOR
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This machine is equipped with an accumulator. For a short time after the engine is stopped, if the work equip-
ment control lever is moved to the LOWER position, the work equipment will move down under its own weight.
After stopping the engine, always set the work equipment lock lever to the LOCK position.
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When releasing the pressure in the work equipment circuit on machines equipped with an accumulator, carry
out the procedure in accordance with the method for handling the accumulator.
Method of releasing pressure: See “METHOD OF RELEASING PRESSURE IN OPERATING CIRCUIT ON
MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH ACCUMULATOR (3-68)“.
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The accumulator is filled with high-pressure nitrogen gas, and it is extremely dangerous if it is handled in the
wrong way. Always observe the following precautions.
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Never make any hole in the accumulator or expose it to flame or fire
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Do not weld any boss to the accumulator.
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When disposing of the accumulator, it is necessary to release the gas from the accumulator. A special air
bleed valve is necessary for this operation, please contact your Komatsu distributor.
PERSONNEL
Only authorized personnel can service and repair the machine. Do not allow unauthorized personnel into the
area. If necessary, employ an observer.
ATTACHMENTS
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Appoint a leader before starting removal or installation
operations for attachments.
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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.
WORK UNDER THE MACHINE
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If it is necessary to go under the work equipment or the
machine to carry out service and maintenance, support the
work equipment and machine securely with blocks and
stands strong enough to support the weight of the work
equipment and machine.
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It is extremely dangerous to work under the machine if the
track shoes are lifted off the ground and the machine is
supported only with the work equipment. If any of the con-
trol levers is touched by accident, or there is damage
occurring to the hydraulic piping, the work equipment or the
machine will suddenly drop. This is extremely dangerous.
Never work under the work equipment or the machine.
Summary of Contents for 76243
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Page 3: ...FOREWORD 11 ...
Page 5: ...FOREWORD FOREWORD 1 3 q Machine equipped without cab Back pocket of operator s seat ...
Page 16: ...NECESSARY INFORMATION FOREWORD 1 14 ...
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Page 28: ...SAFETY LABELS SAFETY 2 4 SAFETY LABELS 2 POSITIONS OF SAFETY PICTOGRAMS 2 ...
Page 289: ...SPECIFICATIONS 15 ...
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