. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2 - 16 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structur e) nger of Install ROPS when workin falling rocks, such as in m there is danger of rolling ov If ROPS is installed, d machine. ROPS is installed to pro over. When machine rol ls over, ROPS supports its wei ght and absorbs its impact energ y. s strength may be reduced. When omatsu distributor. falling objects or by rolling over, its If ROPS is modified, it modifying, consult your K If ROPS is deformed by strength lowers and its d esign functions cannot be main tained. In this case, be sure to as k your Komatsu distributor abou t repair method.
Even when the ROPS is inst alled, if you do not fasten your s eat belt securely, it cannot protect you properly. Always fasten your seat chine. belt when operating the ma PRECAUTIONS FOR ATTACHM ENTS When installing optional parts or attachments, there may be problem s with s afety or lega l restrictions. The refore contact your Komatsu di stributor for advice. Any injuries, accidents, o r product failures resulting from the use of u nauthorized attachm ents or parts will not be the responsibility of Kom atsu. on manual for the attachment. Always read the instructi UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIO N hout authorization from Komatsu can create hazards. Before making a modification, butor.
Any modification made wit consult your Komatsu distri Komatsu will not be resp onsible for any injuries, acciden ts, product failures or other prop erty damages re sulting from modifications made without authorization from Kom atsu. SAFETY AT WORKSITE thoroughly check the area for any unusual conditions that could be dangerous. Before starting operations, thoroughly check the area for a ny unusual conditions that could Check the terrain and co ndition of the ground at the wor ksite, and d etermin e the safest m ethod of operati on. Do not carry out operations at places where there is a haza rd of landslides or f alling rocks. ing area.
Take necessary measur es to prevent any unauthorized person from entering the operat When traveling or operati ng in shallow water or on soft gr ound, check the shape and condi tion of the bedroc k, and the depth and speed of f low of the water before starting operations. Always design and main tain the roads on the jobsite so that the machines can travel sa