A WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safetv precautions. PRECAUTIONS FOR ROPS CANOPY OR CAB Do not operate machine with ROPS canopy or cab removed (if equipped). The ROPS canopy or cab is installed to protect the operator if the machine should overturn. It is designed not only to take the load when the machine overturns, but also to absorb the impact energy. The Komatsu ROPS canopy or cab fulfills all worldwide regulations and standards, but if any unauthorized modification is carried out on it, or if it is damaged when the machine overturns, its strength will be reduced and it will not be able to provide its original capacity.
It will be able to provide this capacity only if modifications and repairs are carried out in the specified way. When carrying out modification or repairs, always consult your Komatsu distributor first. Even when the ROPS canopy or cab is installed, if you do not fasten your seat belt securely, it cannot protect you properly. Always fasten your seat belt when operating the machine. Seat belt + See 11.4.3 SEAT BELT on page 2-l 3. l-6