. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROTECTION AGAINST FALLING, FLYING, INTRUDING OBJECTS On jobsites where there is a hazard that falling objects, flying objects, or intruding objects may hit or enter the operator's cab, consider the operating conditions and install the necessary guards to protect the operator. When operating on jobsites, such as mines or quarries, where there is a hazard of falling rocks, install FOPS and a front guard, and always keep all the windows and doors closed when operating. In addition, always check that there is no one except the operator in the surrounding area. They may be hit by falling objects or flying objects.
When carrying out demolition or breaker operations, install a front guard and always keep all the windows closed when operating. In addition, always check that there is no one except the operator in the surrounding area. They may be hit by falling objects or flying objects. If, furthermore, the machine is used for standard operations, it is also necessary to install additional guards, depending on the prevailing conditions at the jobsite. In such a case, do not operate the machine without an additional guard. Be sure to consult with your Komatsu distributor about necessary guards.
2 - 18 DO NOT GET CAUGHT IN WORK EQUIPMENT The clearance in the area aroun d the work equipment changes according to the moveme nt of the link. If y ou get caught, you may suffer serious extending/retracting portion. personal injury or death. Do not allow anyone to come close to any rotating or PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE The operator's compartment is e FOPS) to protect the operator by the machine weight (mass) exce the ROLL-OVER PROTECT CERTIFICATION plate), ROPS w Do not increase machine weigh 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 operations without it. If the protective structure is w elded, or holes are drilled in it, or it is modified in any oth er way, its strengt h may drop. Consult your Komatsu d istributor before carrying out any modifications. If the protective structure is da maged or deformed by falling objects or by rolling over, its strength will be re duced and it will not be able to fulfill i advice on the method of repai ts function properly. In such cases, tor for Even if the protective structur elt properly when operating the ma chine If you do not fasten your seatb elt properly, it cannot display its effect.