SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) 0. Install ROPS when working in places where there is danger of falling rocks, such as in mines and quarries, or in places where there is danger of rolling over. If ROPS is installed, do not remove it when operating the machine. ROPS is installed to protect the operator when machine rolls over. When machine rolls over, ROPS supports its weight and absorbs its impact energy. If the ROPS is welded, or holes are drilled in it, or it is modi- fied in any other way, its strength may drop. Consult your Komatsu distributor before carrying out any modification.
If ROPS is damaged or deformed by falling objects or by rolling over, its strength will be reduced and it will not be able to fulfill its function properly. In such cases, always Komatsu contact your distributor for advice of the method of repair. Even if ROPS is installed, always fasten your seat belt prop- erly when operating the machine. If you do not use your fasten your seat belt properly, it cannot display its effect. PRECAUTIONS FOR ATTACHMENTS 0. When installing optional parts or attachments, there may be problems with safety or legal restrictions, There- fore contact your Komatsu distributor for advice.
Any injuries, accidents, or product failures resulting from the use of unauthorized attachments or parts will not be the responsibility of Komatsu. When installing and using optional attachments, read the instruction manual for the attachment, and the gen- eral information related to attachments in this manual. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION 0. Any modification mode without authorization from Komatsu can create hazards. Before making a modification, consult your Komatsu distributor. Komatsu will not be responsible for any injuries, accidents, or product failures resulting from modifications made without authorization from Komatsu. SAFETY AT WORKSITE 0.
Before starting operations, thoroughly check the area for any unusual conditions that could be dangerous. When carrying out operations near combustible materials such as thatched roofs, dry leaves or dry grass, there is a hazard of fire, so be careful when operating. Check the terrain and condition of the ground at the worksite, and determine the safest method of operation. Do not carry out operations at places where there is a hazard of landslides or falling rocks. If water lines, gas lines, or high-voltage electrical lines may be buried under the worksite, contact each utility and iden- tify their locations. Be careful not to sever or damage any of these lines.
Take action to prevent unauthorized people from approach- ing the jobsite. When working on public roads, position flagmen and erect barriers to ensure the safety of passing traffic and pedestri- ans. When traveling or operating in shallow water or on soft ground, check the shape and condition of the bedrock, and the depth and speed of flow of the water before starting operations. 2-11