DOZING WORK
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CAUTION
Never set the bucket to DUMP position when performing the dozing operation. The work equipment may
be damaged.
When performing dozing operation, set the bottom of the bucket parallel to the ground surface.
LOAD-AND-CARRY OPERATION
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WARNING
• When carrying a load, lower the bucket to lower the center of gravity of the machine and drive.
• If the ECSS switch is turned ON during travel or with the work equipment raised, the machine starts
moving instantly. Take care.
• If the machine is operated with the ECSS switch ON, the work equipment may starts moving at the
moment when the ECSS is actuated. Take care.
NOTICE
When traveling continuously in load-and-carry operation,
choose the appropriate tires to match the operating condi-
tions, or choose the operating conditions to match the
tires. If this is not done, the tires will be damaged.
Consult your Komatsu distributor or tire dealer.
The load and carry method for wheel loaders consists of a cy-
cle of scooping → hauling → loading (into a hopper, glory hole
etc.).
Maintain the travel road constantly in good condition.
LOADING WORK
Select an efficient loading method which minimizes the number of turns and travel distance according to the job
site.
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WARNING
• Level the job site constantly. Avoid sudden steering or braking while the boom is being raised with
the bucket loaded. This is dangerous.
• Never thrust the work equipment into the target material (soil or crushed rock) when the machine is
traveling at high speeds. This is dangerous.
• If the ECSS switch is turned ON during travel or with the work equipment raised, the machine starts
moving instantly. Take care.
• If the machine is operated with the ECSS switch ON, the work equipment may starts moving at the
moment when the ECSS is actuated. Take care.
NOTICE
• If the tires slip, their service lives are shortened. Take care that the tires do not slip during opera-
tion.
• Avoid excessive shaking of the bucket.
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
OPERATION
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Summary of Contents for WA480-8
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Page 19: ...Distributor name Address Phone Fax Service personnel FOREWORD PRODUCT INFORMATION 1 17...
Page 29: ...LOCATION OF SAFETY LABELS SAFETY SAFETY LABELS 2 3...
Page 159: ...SWITCHES 1 ECSS switch 2 Front working lamp switch OPERATION EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS 3 91...
Page 302: ...Securing position Fixing angle A 61 B 53 C 33 D 38 TRANSPORTATION OPERATION 3 234...
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Page 397: ...Viewed from the rear side of the machine MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE 4 73...
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