. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS WHEN RUNNING ENGINE INSIDE BUILDING The engine exhaust gas contains substances that may damage your health or even cause death. Start or operate the engine in a place where there is good ventilation. If the engine or machine must be operated inside a building or under ground, where the ventilation is poor, take steps to ensure that the engine exhaust gas is removed and that ample fresh air is brought in. 2 - 16 PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES The operator's compartment is equipped with a structure (ROPS, FOPS) to protect the operator by absorbing the impact energy.
If the machine weight (mass) exceeds the certified value (shown on the ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) CERTIFICATION plate), ROPS will not be able to fulfill its function. Do not increase machine weight beyond the certified value by modifying the machine or by installing attachments to the machine. Also, if the function of the protective equipment is impeded, the protective equipment will not be able to protect the operator, and the operator may suffer injury or death. Always observe the following. If the machine is equipped with a protective structure, do not remove the protective structure and carry out operations without it.
If the protective structure is welded, or holes are drilled in it, or it is modified in any other way, its strength may drop. Consult your Komatsu distributor before carrying out any modifications. The operator's compartment is e FOPS) to protect the operator b the machine weight (mass) exce the ROLL-OVER PROTEC CERTIFICATION plate), ROPS Do not increase machine weig modifying the machine or by insta Also, if the function of the prote protective equipment will not be the operator may suffer injury following. If the machine is equipped w remove the protective structur it.
If the protective structure is w it is modified in any other way your Komatsu distributor befo If the protective structure is da maged or deformed by falling objects or by rolling over, it s strength will be re duced and it will not be able to fulfill advice on the method of repai its function properly. In such cases, always contact your Komatsu distributor for r. e is installed, always fasten your seat belt properly when operating the machine. elt properly, it cannot display its effect. tor for Even if the protective structur If you do not fasten your seatb elt properly, it cannot display its effect.
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFIC ATION Komatsu will not be responsib le for any injuries, accidents, product failures or other pr operty damages re sulting from modifications made with out authorization from Komatsu. Any modification made withou t authorization from Komatsu can create hazards. Befo re making a modification, consult your Komatsu distribu tor. PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONS Any injuries, accidents, product failures or other property damages resulting from the use of unauthorized attachments or parts will not be the responsibility of Komatsu.
Any injuries, accidents, prod attachments or parts will not b When installing optional parts or attachments, there may be problems with safety or le gal restrictions. Th erefore contact your Komatsu distribu tor for advice. When installing and using opti onal attachments, read the instruction manual for the att achment, and the g enera information related to attachm ents in this manual.