. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS WHEN RUNNING ENGINE INSIDE BUILDING gas is removed and that ample fresh air is brought in. 2 - 15 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) exceeds the certified value (shown on the ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) CERTIFICATION plate), ROPS will not be able to fulfill its function. Do not increase machine weight beyond the certified value by modifying the machine or by installing attachments to the machine.
Also, if the function of the protective equipment is impeded, the protective equipment will not be able to protect the operator, and the operator may suffer injury or death. Always observe the following. If the machine is equipped with a protective structure, do not remove the protective structure and carry out operations without it. If the protective structure is welded, or holes are drilled in it, or it is modified in any other way, its strength may drop. Consult your Komatsu distributor before carrying out any modifications. The operator's compartment is equipped with a structure (ROP FOPS) to protect the operato r by absorbing the impact energy.
the machine weight (mass) e xceeds the certified value (shown o the ROLL-OVER PROT ECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROP CERTIFICATION plate), ROP S will not be able to fulfill its functio Do not increase machine w eight beyond the certified value b modifying the machine or by i nstalling attachments to the machin Also, if the function of the p rotective equipment is impeded, th protective equipment will not the operator may suffer inj following. If the machine is equippe remove the protective struc it. ture and carry out operations witho If the protective structure i s welded, or holes are drilled in it, it is modified in any other your Komatsu distributor b way, its strength may drop.
Cons efore carrying out any modification If the protective structure is damaged or deformed by falling o bjects or by rolling over, it s strength will be re duced and it will not be able to fu advice on the method of re lfill its function properly. In such c ur Komatsu distribu tor for Even if the protective stru If you do not fasten your s eatbelt properly, it cannot display it s effect. UNAUTHORIZED MODI FICATION Komatsu will not be respo nsible for any injuries, accidents, pr oduct failures or other pr operty damages re sulting from modifications made w ithout authorization from Komatsu . Any modification made wit hout authorization from Komatsu can create hazards.
Before making a modification, ributor. an create hazards. Befo re making a modification, consult your Komatsu dist PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONS Any injuries, accidents, product failures or other property damages resulting from the use of unauthorized attachments or parts will not be the responsibility of Komatsu. Any injuries, accidents, p roduct failures or other property d attachments or parts will n ot be the responsibility of Komatsu When installing optional pa rts or attachments, there may be p roblems with safety or le gal restrictions. The refore contact your Komatsu dist ributor for advice.
When installing and using optional attachments, read the instruction manual for the att achment, and the g enera information related to attac hments in this manual. The engine exhaust gas con your health or even cause de place where there is good v tains substances that may damag ath. Start or operate the engine in entilation. If the engine or machin must be operated inside a b ventilation is poor, take step