AWARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. 6. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS FOR ROPS Do not operate machine with ROPS removed if equipped. The ROPS is installed to protect the operator if the machine should overturn. It is de- signed not only to take the load when the machine overturns, but also to absorb the impact energy. The Komatsu ROPS fulfills all worldwide regulations and standards, but if any unauth- orized 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 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 belts -* See “27. USING SEAT BELT.” PRECAUTIONS FOR ATTACHMENTS l When installing and using an optional attachment, read the instruction manual for the at- tachment and the information related to attachments in this manual. l Do not use attachments that are not authorized by Komatsu or your Komatsu distributor.
Use of unauthorized attachments could create a safety problem and adversely affect the proper operation and useful life of the machine. l Any injuries, accidents, product failures resulting from the use of unauthorized attach- ments will not be the responsibility of Komatsu. l-7