Komatsu PC210, PC210LC-6K, PC240LC, PC240NLC-6K Service Manual

4.5 (2)

Operation &

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Maintenance Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC210, PC210LC-6K

PC240LC,PC240NLC-6K

HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR

SERIAL NUMBER

 

PC210-6K

- K34552 and up

PC210LC-6K

- K34552 and up

PC240LC-6K

- K34227 and up

PC240NLC-6K

- K34227 and up

WARNING

Unsafe use of this machine may cause serious injury or death. Operators and maintenance personnel must read this manual before operating or maintaining this machine. This manual should be kept inside the cab for reference and periodically reviewed by all personel who will come into contact with the machine.

FOREWORD

FOREWORD

This manual provides rules and guidelines which will help you use this machine safely and effectively. Keep this manual handy and have all personnel read it periodically. If this manual has been lost or has become dirty and can not be read, request a replacement manual from Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor.

If you sell the machine, be sure to give this manual to the new owners.

Continuing improvements in the design of this machine can lead to changes in detail which may not be reflected in this manual. Consult Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor for the latest available information for your machine or for questions regarding information in this manual.

WARNING

This operation & maintenance manual may contain attachments and optional equipment that are not available in your area. Please consult your local Komatsu distributor for those items you require.

This machine complies with EC directive (89/392/EEC). Machines complying with this directive display the CE mark

Improper operation and maintenance of this machine can be hazardous and could result in serious injury or death.

Operators and maintenance personnel should read this manual thoroughly before beginning operation or maintenance.

Some actions involved in operation and maintenance of the machine can cause a serious accident, if they are not done in a manner described in this manual.

The procedures and precautions given in this manual apply only to intended uses of the machine. If you use your machine for any unintended uses that are not specifically prohibited, you must be sure that it is safe for you and others. In no event should you or others engage in prohibited uses or actions as described in this manual.

Komatsu delivers machines that comply with all applicable regulations and standards of the country to which it has been shipped. If this machine has been purchased in another country or purchased from someone in another country, it may lack certain safety devices and specifications that are necessary for use in your country. If there is any question about whether your product complies with the applicable standards and regulations of your country, consult Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor before operating the machine.

The description of safety is given in see “SAFETY INFORMATION” on page 2. and in "SAFETY" from page 17.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY MESSAGES

Most accidents are caused by the failure to follow fundamental safety rules for the operation and maintenance of machines.

To avoid accidents, read, understand and follow all precautions and warnings in this manual and on the machine before performing operation and maintenance.

To identify hazards on the machine pictorial decals are used (see “POSITION FOR ATTACHING SAFETY LABELS” on page 49).

RED WARNING TRIANGLE - This is used on safety labels where there is a high probability of serious injury or death if the hazard is not avoided. These safety messages or labels usually describe precautions that must be taken to avoid the hazard. Failure to avoid this hazard may also result in serious damage to the machine.

ORANGE WARNING TRIANGLE - This is used on safety labels where there is a potentially dangerous situation which could result in serious injury or death if the hazard is not avoided. These safety messages or labels usually describe precautions that must be taken to avoid the hazard. Failure to avoid this hazard may also result in serious damage of the machine

YELLOW SAFETY TRIANGLE - This is used on safety labels for hazards which could result in minor or moderate injury if the hazard is not avoided. This word might also be used for a hazard where the only result could be damage to the machine.

NOTICE

This word is used for precautions that must be taken to avoid actions which could shorten the life of the machine.

Safety precautions are described in "SAFETY" from page 17.

Komatsu cannot predict every circumstance that might involve a potential hazard in operation and maintenance. Therefore the safety message in this manual and on the machine may not include all possible safety precautions. If any procedures or actions not specifically recommended or allowed in this manual are used, you must be sure that you and others can do such procedures and actions safely and without damaging the machine. If you are unsure about the safety of some procedures, contact Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

NOISE PC210, PC210LC-6K

Valid until 31 December 2001

Operator ears noise value (Sound pressure level)

LpA

95/27/EC

Ambient noise value (Sound power level)

LWA

105

95/27/EC

Noise level indicated is the guaranteed value as specified in the directive 86/662/EEC as amended by 95/27/EC

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Valid as of 1 January 2002

Sound pressure level at the operator's station, measured according to ISO6396 (Dynamic test method, simulated working cycle)

Sound power level emitted. This is the guaranteed value as specified in European directive 2000/14/EC.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

NOISE PC240LC, PC240NLC-6K

Valid until 31 December 2001

Operator ears noise value (Sound pressure level)

LpA

95/27/EC

Ambient noise value (Sound power level)

LWA

105

95/27/EC

Noise level indicated is the guaranteed value as specified in the directive 86/662/EEC as amended by 95/27/EC

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Valid as of 1 January 2002

Sound pressure level at the operator's station, measured according to ISO6396 (Dynamic test method, simulated working cycle)

Sound power level emitted. This is the guaranteed value as specified in European directive 2000/14/EC.

VIBRATION

The weighted root mean square acceleration value to which the operator’s arms are subjected does not exceed 2.5 m/s²

The weighted root mean square acceleration value to which the operator’s body is subjected does not exceed 0.5 m/s²

These results were obtained by accelerometers during trench digging.

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

INTENDED USE

This Komatsu HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR is designed to be used mainly for the following work:

Digging

Smoothing work

Ditching work

Loading work

See the section “WORK POSSIBLE USING HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR” on page 129 for further details

FEATURES

This Komatsu HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR is equipped with various controls based on an advanced electronics system.

The monitor panel greatly facilitates daily maintenance and self-diagnosis.

Working mode, travel speed and swing priority are selectable.

Digging and lifting force can be increased by light-touch control. (For details, see operation section.)

Adjustable wrist control levers make operations smooth and easy.

Fresh filtered air conditioner assures comfortable operation.

Low noise level and smart urban style design and colouring.

Superb operation performance provided by powerful engine and high-performance hydraulic pumps.

Low fuel consumption controlled by an electronic control system provides an environment-friendly machine.

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INTRODUCTION

BREAKING IN YOUR NEW MACHINE

Your Komatsu machine has been thoroughly adjusted and tested before shipment.

However, operating the machine under severe conditions at the beginning can adversely affect the performance and shorten the machine life.

Be sure to break in the machine for the initial 100 hours (as indicated by the hour meter.)

During breaking in:

Idle the engine for 5 minutes after starting it up.

Avoid operation with heavy loads or at high speeds.

Sudden starting or acceleration, unnecessarily abrupt braking and sharp turning should be avoided except in cases of emergency.

Additionally for the first 20 hours

Avoid operating engine for prolonged periods at constant speed (including idle.)

Avoid high speed travelling for periods of more than 5 minutes.

Pay particular attention to oil pressure and temperature indicators & check coolant and oil levels frequently during breaking in.

The precautions given in this manual for operating, maintenance, and safety procedures are only those that apply when this product is used for the specified purpose. If the machine is used for a purpose that is not listed in this manual, Komatsu cannot bear any responsibility for safety. All consideration of safety in such operations is the responsibility of the user.

Operations that are prohibited in this manual must never be carried out under any circumstances.

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LOCATION OF PLATES, TABLES TO ENTER SERIAL NO. AND DISTRIBUTOR

LOCATION OF PLATES, TABLES TO ENTER SERIAL NO. AND DISTRIBUTOR

MACHINE SERIAL NO. PLATE POSITION

On the front bottom right of the operator’s cab

AM088910

ENGINE SERIAL NO. PLATE POSITION

On the upper side of the engine cylinder head cover.

TABLE TO ENTER SERIAL NO. AND DISTRIBUTOR

Machine serial No.

Engine serial No.

Manufacturers name:

KOMATSU UK Ltd.

Address:

Durham Road

 

Birtley

 

Chester-Le street

 

County Durham DH32QX

United Kingdom

Distributor

Address

Phone

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LOCATION OF PLATES, TABLES TO ENTER SERIAL NO. AND DISTRIBUTOR

MACHINE SERIAL PLATE.

MASS

Komatsu UK Ltd, Birtley, Co. Durham, United Kingdom

205-00-K1290

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CONTENTS

 

FOREWORD ...........................................................................................................................................................

1

SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................

2

SAFETY MESSAGES ..................................................................................................................................

2

NOISE PC210, PC210LC-6K ........................................................................................................................

3

NOISE PC240LC, PC240NLC-6K ................................................................................................................

5

VIBRATION ...................................................................................................................................................

6

INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................................

7

INTENDED USE ...........................................................................................................................................

7

FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................................

7

BREAKING IN YOUR NEW MACHINE ........................................................................................................

8

LOCATION OF PLATES, TABLES TO ENTER SERIAL NO.

 

AND DISTRIBUTOR ...............................................................................................................................................

9

MACHINE SERIAL NO. PLATE POSITION ..................................................................................................

9

ENGINE SERIAL NO. PLATE POSITION ....................................................................................................

9

TABLE TO ENTER SERIAL NO. AND DISTRIBUTOR ................................................................................

9

MACHINE SERIAL PLATE. ........................................................................................................................

10

SAFETY..............................................................................................................

17

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................

18

PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION ..............................................................................................................

26

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ...................................................................................................................

26

OPERATING MACHINE .............................................................................................................................

28

TRANSPORTATION ...................................................................................................................................

35

BATTERY ...................................................................................................................................................

36

TOWING .....................................................................................................................................................

37

BUCKET WITH HOOK ................................................................................................................................

38

PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................

41

BEFORE CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................

41

DURING MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................................

44

POSITION FOR ATTACHING SAFETY LABELS ................................................................................................

49

POSITION FOR ATTACHING SAFETY LABELS .......................................................................................

49

OPERATION.......................................................................................................

55

GENERAL VIEW ..................................................................................................................................................

56

GENERAL VIEW OF MACHINE .................................................................................................................

56

GENERAL VIEW OF CONTROLS AND GAUGES .....................................................................................

57

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EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS ....................................................................................................................

59

MACHINE MONITOR .................................................................................................................................

59

METERS .....................................................................................................................................................

65

SWITCHES .................................................................................................................................................

70

CONTROL LEVERS, PEDALS ...................................................................................................................

76

AIR CONDITIONER ....................................................................................................................................

87

CAB RADIO ................................................................................................................................................

90

FUSE ..........................................................................................................................................................

91

FUSIBLE LINK ............................................................................................................................................

92

CONTROLLERS .........................................................................................................................................

92

TOOL BOX ..................................................................................................................................................

92

REFUELLING PUMP ..................................................................................................................................

93

HANDLING THE ACCUMULATOR ............................................................................................................

94

OPERATION .........................................................................................................................................................

95

CHECK BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ......................................................................................................

95

STARTING ENGINE .................................................................................................................................

106

OPERATIONS AND CHECKS AFTER STARTING ENGINE ...................................................................

108

MOVING MACHINE OFF ..........................................................................................................................

114

STEERING MACHINE ..............................................................................................................................

117

STOPPING MACHINE ..............................................................................................................................

119

SWINGING ...............................................................................................................................................

120

OPERATION OF WORK EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................

121

HANDLING ACTIVE MODE ......................................................................................................................

122

WORKING MODE SELECTION ...............................................................................................................

123

PROHIBITIONS FOR OPERATION .........................................................................................................

125

PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION .........................................................................................................

127

PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELLING UP OR DOWN HILLS .................................................................

128

HOW TO ESCAPE FROM MUD ...............................................................................................................

129

WORK POSSIBLE USING HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR ...........................................................................

129

REPLACEMENT AND INVERSION OF BUCKET ....................................................................................

131

PARKING THE MACHINE ........................................................................................................................

133

CHECK AFTER FINISHING WORK .........................................................................................................

134

STOPPING ENGINE .................................................................................................................................

134

CHECK AFTER STOPPING ENGINE ......................................................................................................

135

TRANSPORTATION ...........................................................................................................................................

137

LOADING, UNLOADING WORK ..............................................................................................................

137

COLD WEATHER OPERATION ........................................................................................................................

142

PRECAUTIONS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE ..........................................................................................

142

PRECAUTIONS AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK ................................................................................

143

LONG-TERM STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................

145

BEFORE STORAGE .................................................................................................................................

145

DURING STORAGE .................................................................................................................................

145

AFTER STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................

146

STARTING MACHINE AFTER LONG-TERM STORAGE ........................................................................

146

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TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................

147

PHENOMENA THAT ARE NOT FAILURES .............................................................................................

147

METHOD OF TOWING MACHINE ...........................................................................................................

147

USING METHOD FOR LIGHT-WEIGHT TOWING HOLE ........................................................................

148

PRECAUTIONS ON PARTICULAR JOBSITES .......................................................................................

148

IF BATTERY IS DISCHARGED ................................................................................................................

149

OTHER TROUBLE ...................................................................................................................................

152

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR HIGH REACH WORK EQUIPMENT FOR PC240-6 ................................

157

PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING ......................................................................................................

157

CHECK BEFORE STARTING ..................................................................................................................

163

OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................

164

RAISING WORK EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................

165

WORKING RANGE AND USING RANGE OF BOOM ..............................................................................

165

WORKING RANGE AND RANGE OF USE OF BOOM ............................................................................

166

TRANSPORTATION (HIGH REACH DEMOLITION) ...............................................................................

167

MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................

169

GUIDES TO MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................

170

OUTLINES OF SERVICE ...................................................................................................................................

173

OUTLINE OF OIL, FUEL, COOLANT .......................................................................................................

173

EXPLANATION OF LUBRICATION CHART DECAL ...............................................................................

176

OUTLINE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .....................................................................................................

178

OUTLINE OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .......................................................................................................

178

WEAR PARTS LIST ...........................................................................................................................................

180

USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ....................

181

STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BOLTS AND NUTS .....................................................................

185

LIST OF NECESSARY TOOLS ................................................................................................................

185

TORQUE LIST ..........................................................................................................................................

186

PERIODIC REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY CRITICAL PARTS ..........................................................................

187

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART ...............................................................................................................

190

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART

 

 

190

MAINTENANCE WHEN USING HYDRAULIC BREAKER .......................................................................

193

SERVICE PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................................................

194

INITIAL 250 HOURS SERVICE ................................................................................................................

194

WHEN REQUIRED ...................................................................................................................................

194

CHECK BEFORE STARTING ..................................................................................................................

206

EVERY 100 HOURS SERVICE ...............................................................................................................

211

EVERY 250 HOURS SERVICE ................................................................................................................

214

EVERY 500 HOURS SERVICE ................................................................................................................

218

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EVERY 1000 HOURS SERVICE ..............................................................................................................

224

EVERY 2000 HOURS SERVICE ..............................................................................................................

227

EVERY 4000 HOURS SERVICE ..............................................................................................................

229

EVERY 5000 HOURS SERVICE ..............................................................................................................

229

SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................

233

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................................

234

PC210-6K, PC210LC-6K ..........................................................................................................................

234

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................................

238

PC240LC-6K, PC240NLC-6K ...................................................................................................................

238

explanation of LIFTING CAPACITY CHART ............................................................................................

241

OPTIONS, ATTACHMENTS ............................................................................

251

PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO SAFETY ...........................................................................................................

252

PRECAUTIONS WHEN INSTALLING ATTACHMENTS ..........................................................................

253

HANDLING BUCKET WITH HOOK ...................................................................................................................

254

CHECKING FOR DAMAGE TO BUCKET WITH HOOK ..........................................................................

254

PROHIBITED OPERATIONS ...................................................................................................................

254

PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATIONS ................................................................................................

254

MACHINES READY FOR ATTACHMENTS ......................................................................................................

255

EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS ........................................................................................................

255

ATTACHMENT MOUNTING/DISMOUNTING PROCEDURE ..................................................................

259

INTRODUCTION OF ATTACHMENTS ..............................................................................................................

264

SPECIFICATION, USE .............................................................................................................................

264

ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION COMBINATION TABLE ........................................................................

266

SELECTION OF TRACK SHOES .............................................................................................................

268

SELECTION OF BUCKET TEETH ...........................................................................................................

270

HANDLING TRAPEZOIDAL BUCKET ......................................................................................................

270

USING THE EXTENSION ARM ................................................................................................................

272

HANDLING THE CLAMSHELL BUCKET .................................................................................................

272

EXTENDING MACHINE SERVICE LIFE ............................................................................................................

273

HYDRAULIC BREAKER ...........................................................................................................................

273

POWER RIPPER ......................................................................................................................................

277

MAIN FIELDS OF APPLICATIONS ..........................................................................................................

277

FORK GRAB .............................................................................................................................................

278

GRAPPLE BUCKET .................................................................................................................................

280

SCRAP GRAPPLE ....................................................................................................................................

281

CRUSHER & SMASHER ..........................................................................................................................

283

HYDRAULIC PILE DRIVER ......................................................................................................................

284

HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR WITH MULTIPURPOSE CRANE .................................................................

286

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2-PC BOOM ..............................................................................................................................................

288

6.4 M STRAIGHT BOOM ..........................................................................................................................

293

FRONT DOZER BLADE ...........................................................................................................................

298

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SAFETY

WARNING

Read and follow all safety precautions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.

This safety section also contains precautions for optional equipment and attachments.

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY

WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY RULES

ONLY trained and authorised personnel can operate and maintain the machine.

Follow all safety rules, precautions and instructions when operating or performing maintenance on the machine.

When working with another operator or a person on worksite traffic duty, be sure all personnel understand all hand signals that are to be used.

A seat belt must be worn at all times when operating machinery.

SAFETY LABELS

Please read and understand the safety labels stuck to the machine.

Always keep the safety labels clean.

If the safety label comes off or is lost or damaged, stick it on again or contact your Komatsu distributor and replace it with a new part.

SAFETY FEATURES

Be sure all guards and covers are in their proper position. Have guards and covers repaired if damaged.

Use safety features such as safety lock lever properly.

NEVER remove any safety features. ALWAYS keep them in

good operating condition.

Safety lever, see “PARKING THE MACHINE” on page 133.

Seat belt see “USING THE SEAT BELT” on page 103.

AB30576C

Improper use of safety features could result in serious bodily injury or death.

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SAFETY

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident.

CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ITEMS

Avoid loose clothing, jewellery, and loose long hair. They can catch on controls or in moving parts and cause serious injury or death. Also, do not wear oily cloths because they are flam-

mable.

Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, mask or gloves when operating or maintaining the machine. Always wear safety goggles, hard hat and heavy gloves if your job involves scattering metal chips or minute materials <—> this is so particularly when driving pins with a hammer and when cleaning the air cleaner element with compressed air.

Check also that there is no one near the machine.

Driving in pins, see “REPLACEMENT AND INVERSION OF BUCKET” on page 131.

Cleaning of air cleaner element, see “WHEN REQUIRED” on page 194.

UNAUTHORISED MODIFICATION

Any modification made without authorisation from Komatsu can create hazards.

Before making a modification, consult your Komatsu distributor. Komatsu will not be responsible for any injury or damage caused by any unauthorised modification.

ALWAYS APPLY LOCK WHEN LEAVING OPERATOR’S SEAT

When standing up from the operator’s seat, always place the safety lock lever securely in the LOCK position. If you accidentally touch the travel or swing lever when they are not locked, the work equipment may suddenly move and cause serious injury or damage.

When leaving the machine, lower the work equipment completely to the ground, set the safety lock lever to the LOCK position, then stop the engine and use the key to lock all the equipment. Always take the key with you.

Work equipment posture see “PARKING THE MACHINE”

AB30576C

 

on page 133.

 

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Komatsu PC210, PC210LC-6K, PC240LC, PC240NLC-6K Service Manual

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY

WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions.

MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING

NEVER jump on or off the machine. NEVER get on or off a moving machine.

When mounting or dismounting, always face the machine and use the handrails, machine or track frame steps, and track shoes.

Do not hold any control levers when getting on or off the machine.

AM088940

Ensure safety by always maintaining at least three-point contact of hands and feet with the handrails, steps or track shoes.

Always remove any oil or mud from the handrails, steps and

track shoes. If they are damaged, repair them and tighten any loose bolts.

AM088950

If grasping the door handrail when mounting or dismounting or moving on the track, open and lock the door securely in the open position. Otherwise, the door may move suddenly, causing you to lose balance and fall.

FIRE PREVENTION FOR FUEL AND OIL

Fuel, oil, and antifreeze can be ignited by a flame. Fuel is particularly FLAMMABLE and can be HAZARDOUS.

Keep flames away from flammable fluids.

Stop the engine and do not smoke when refuelling.

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SAFETY

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident.

Tighten all fuel and oil caps securely.

Refuelling and oiling should be carried out in well ventilated areas.

Keep oil and fuel in a secure place and do not allow unauthorised persons to enter.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES

Immediately after operations are stopped, the engine coolant, engine oil, and hydraulic oil are at high temperatures, and are still under pressure. Attempting to remove the cap, drain the oil or water, or replace the filters may lead to serious burns. Always wait for the temperature to go down, and follow the specified procedures when carrying out these operations.

To prevent hot water from spurting out:

Turn engine off.

Allow water to cool.

Slowly loosen cap to relieve pressure before removing.

To prevent hot oil from spurting out:

Turn engine off.

Allow oil to cool.

Slowly loosen cap to relieve pressure before removing.

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY

WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions.

ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD PREVENTION

Asbestos dust can be HAZARDOUS to your health if it is inhaled.

Your Komatsu machine and genuine Komatsu spare parts do not contain any asbestos. Use only genuine Komatsu spare parts. If spare parts containing asbestos are used, the following precautions must be observed:

NEVER use compressed air for cleaning.

Use water for cleaning to keep down the dust.

Operate the machine with the wind to your back, whenever possible.

Use an approved respirator if necessary.

CRUSHING OR CUTTING PREVENTION

Do not enter, or put your hand or arm or any other part of your body between movable parts such as between the work equipment and cylinders, or between the machine and work equipment.

If the work equipment is operated, the clearance will change and this may lead to serious damage or personal injury.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRST AID KIT

Know how to use fire extinguisher (if installed).

Provide a first aid kit at the storage point.

Know what to do in the event of a fire.

Be sure you know the phone numbers of persons you should contact in case of an emergency.

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SAFETY

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident.

PROTECTION AGAINST FALLING OR FLYING OBJECTS

If there is any danger of falling or flying objects hitting the operator, install protective guards in place to protect the operator as required for each particular situation.

For work with breakers, install a front guard on the windshield. Also, place a laminate coating sheet over the windshield.

For demolition or shear work, install a front guard on the windshield and a top guard on the cab. Also, place a laminate coating sheet over the windshield.

For work in mines, quarries, demolition, tunnels or other places where there is danger of falling rocks, put FOPS (falling object protective structure) in place. Also, place a laminate coating sheet over the windshield.

The above comments are made with regards to typical work-

 

ing conditions. By all means you should put on other guards if

 

required by conditions at your particular site.

 

For details of safety guards, please contact your Komatsu dis-

 

tributor.

 

Also, even for other types of work, if there is any danger of

 

 

being hit by falling or flying objects or of objects entering the

 

(B)

operator’s cab, select and install a guard that matches the

 

working conditions.

 

Be sure to close the front window before commencing work.

(C)

 

Level 1 acceptance is intended for protection from small fall-

 

ing rocks, flying objects and other debris encountered in oper-

 

ations such as highway maintenance, landscaping and light

 

construction site services

 

AB30052C

Level 1 Guards:

Fitted directly onto the roof and front of the cab.

(B): Top guard

(C): Front guard (I)

 

 

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY

WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions.

When carrying out the above operations, make sure to keep all persons other than the operator outside the range of falling

or flying objects. Be particularly sure to maintain a proper dis- (A) tance when carrying out shear operations.

(A): FOPS

(B) Front guard

(B)

 

 

 

 

Level 2 acceptance is intended for protection from large falling rocks, flying objects and other debris encountered in oper-

ations such as demolition work, building constructions and

AB30053C

general heavy site work.

Level 2 Guards

Fops fitted directly to the revolving frame

Front guard fitted directly to front of the fops

NOTE: The above guards are the minimum required for typical working conditions as described above and are in accordance with the latest requirements of ISO/DIS 10262 (draft standard).

PRECAUTIONS FOR ATTACHMENTS

When installing and using an optional attachment, read the instruction manual for the attachment and the information related to attachments in this manual.

Do not use attachments that are not authorised by Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor. Use of unauthorised attachments could create a safety problem and adversely affect the proper operation and useful life of the machine.

Any injuries, accidents, product failures resulting from the use of unauthorised attachments will not be the responsibility of Komatsu.

MACHINES WITH ACCUMULATOR

On machines equipped with an accumulator, for a short time after the engine is stopped, the work equipment will lower under its own weight when the work equipment control lever is shifted to LOWER. After the engine is stopped, set the safety lock lever to the lock position (and also lock the attachment pedal with the lock pin).

When releasing the pressure inside the work equipment circuit on machines equipped with an accumulator, follow the procedure given in the inspection and maintenance section.

Method of releasing pressure see “HANDLING THE

AB30576C

 

ACCUMULATOR” on page 94.

 

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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SAFETY

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident.

Never make any hole in the accumulator or expose it to flame or fire.

Do not weld anything to the accumulator.

When carrying out disassembly or maintenance of the accumulator, or 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, so please contact your Komatsu distributor.

Gas in accumulator see “HANDLING THE ACCUMULATOR” on page 94.

EMERGENCY EXIT

When exit by normal means is prevented in an emergency you can get out through the emergency exit (rear window).

Pull the ring at the bottom of the window and remove strip. This will allow you to push out glass.

ROTATING BEACON (Option)

When the machine is operated on or beside a road, a rotating beacon is required to avoid a traffic accident.

Contact your Komatsu distributor to install beacon lamp.

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE

When this machine is operating close to a source of high electromagnetic interference, such as a radar station, some abnormal phenomena may be observed.

The display on the monitor panel may behave erratically.

The warning buzzer may sound.

These effects do not signify a malfunction and the machine will return to normal as soon as the source of interference is removed.

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PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION

SAFETY

WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions.

PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

SAFETY AT WORKSITE

Before starting the engine, thoroughly check the area for any unusual conditions that could be dangerous.

Before starting the engine, examine the terrain and soil conditions of the worksite. Determine the best and safest method of operation.

Make the slope as horizontal as possible before continuing operations.

If you need to operate on a street, protect pedestrians and cars by designating a person for worksite traffic duty or by installing fences around the worksite.

If water lines, gas lines, and high-voltage electrical lines may be buried under the worksite, contact each utility and identify their locations. Be careful not to sever or cut any of these lines.

Check the depth and flow of water before operating in water or crossing a river. NEVER be in water which is in excess of the permissible water depth.

Permissible water depth see “PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION” on page 127.

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FIRE PREVENTION

Thoroughly remove wood chips, leaves, paper and other flammable things accumulated on the engine compartment. They could cause a fire.

Check fuel, lubrication, and hydraulic systems for leaks. Have any leaks repaired. Wipe up any excess oil, fuel or other flammable fluids.

Check point see “WALK-AROUND CHECK” on page 95.

Be sure a fire extinguisher is present and working.

IN OPERATOR’S CAB

Do not leave tools or spare parts lying around in the operator’s compartment. They may damage or break the control levers or switches. Always put them in the tool box on the left or right side of the machine.

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SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION

WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident.

Keep the cab floor, controls, steps and handrails free of oil, grease, snow, and excess dirt.

Handling seat belt see “USING THE SEAT BELT” on page 103.

VENTILATION FOR ENCLOSED AREAS

If it is necessary to start the engine within an enclosed area,

provide adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes from the engine can KILL.

PRECAUTIONS FOR MIRRORS, WINDOWS AND LIGHTS

Remove all dirt from the surface of the windows and lights to ensure that you can see well.

Adjust the rear view mirror so that you can see clearly from

the operator’s seat, and always keep the surface of the mirror clean. If any glass is broken, replace it with a new part.

Check that the head lamps and working lamps are installed to match the operating conditions. Check also that they light up properly.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING (TWO PIECE BOOM)

When operating the boom arm 2-piece type, select a specialist operator and do not allow any other person to operate the machine.

Check that the ground inside the operating range is flat and firm.

Always operate the work equipment slowly.

WARNING

Especially when lowering the work equipment, move it as slowly as possible to prevent any shock to the machine (operate the work equipment in the same way as when operating a crane).

Pay attention to warning decal in the cab.

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PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION

SAFETY

WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions.

WARNING

 

If the bucket is operated in a certain way, it comes in contact

 

with the machine body (operator’s cab, upper boom, cylin-

 

ders and undercarriage). When operating the work equip-

 

ment, take sufficient care not to bring it in contact with the

 

machine body.

Interference

 

Interference

OPERATING MACHINE

WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE

Walk around your machine again just before mounting it, to check for people and objects that might be in the way.

NEVER start the engine if a warning tag has been attached to the wrist control.

When starting the engine, sound the horn as an alert.

Start and operate the machine only while seated.

Fasten your seat belt securely at all times during operation.

Do not allow anyone other than the operator to ride in the cab or on the machine body.

For machines equipped with a travel alarm buzzer, check that the warning device operates correctly.

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