. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE extending/retracting portion. following. 2 - 15 DO NOT GET CAUGHT IN Th e clearance in the area aroun d the work equipment changes according to the movemen t of the link. If you get caught, you may suffer serious PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES Th e operator's compartment is equipped with a structure (ROP FOPS) to protect the operator b y absorbing the impact energy.
the machine weight (mass) exce eds the certified value (shown o the ROLL-OVER PROTEC TIVE STRUCTURE (ROP CERTIFICATION plate), ROPS will not be able to fulfill its functio Do not increase machine weig ht beyond the certified value modifying the machine or by inst alling attachments to the machin Als o, if the function of the prote ctive equipment is impeded, th protective equipment will not be the I r i emove the protective structur e and carry out operations witho I f the protective structure is w elded, or holes are drilled in it, i t is modified in any other wa y, its strength may drop.
Cons your Komatsu distributor befo re carrying out any modification I f the protective structure is da maged or deformed by falling o bjects o r by rolling over, its s trength will be r educed and it will not be able to fulfill its function properly. In such c ases, a lways utor for advice on the method of repa Even if the protective structur ur seat bel I f you do not fasten your seat belt properly, it cannot display it s effec UNAUTHORIZED MODIFIC ATION Komatsu will not be responsib le for any injuries, accidents, pr oduct f ailures or other prop erty damages re sulting f rom modifications made with out authorization from Komatsu .
Any modification made witho ut authorization from Komatsu can create hazards. Before making a modification, tor. an create hazards. Before making a modification, consult your Komatsu distribu PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONS Any injuries, accidents, prod uct failures or other property damage attachments or parts will not be the responsibility of Komatsu When installing optional parts or attachments, there may be p roblem s with safety or legal restrictions. Th erefore contact your Komatsu distribu tor for advice. When installing and using opt ional attachments, read the instruction manua l for the attac hment, and the general i nformation related to attachm ents in this manual.