. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROTECTION AGAINST FALLING, FLYING, INTRUDING OBJECTS objects or flying objects. 2 - 20 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) exc eeds the certified value (shown on the ROLL-OVER PROTE CTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) CERTIFICATION plate), ROPS will not be able to fulfill its function. Do not increase machine wei ght beyond the certified value by modifying the machine or by ins talling attachments to the machine.
Also, if the function of the pro tective equipment is impeded, the protective equipment will not b the operator may suffer injur following. If the machine is equipped remove the protective structu it. re and carry out operations without If the protective structure is it is modified in any other w your Komatsu distributor bef ay, its strength may drop. Consult ore carrying out any modifications. If the protective structure is d amaged or deformed by falling objects or by rolling over, its strength will be re duced and it will not be able to fulfi advice on the method of rep ll its function properly.
In such cases, always tor fo Even if the protective structu sea elt If you do not fasten your sea tbelt properly, it cannot display its effect. operating the ma chine On jobsites where there is a objects, or intruding objects m hazard that falling objects, flying ay hit or enter the operator's cab, consider the operating conditio ns and install the necessary guards to protect the operator. When operating on jobsites, there is a hazard of falling ro and always keep all the w operating. In addition, alway the operator in the surroundi objects or flying objects. cks, install FOPS and a front guard, indows and doors closed when s check that there is no one except ng area.
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