. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2 - 16 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structu Install ROPS wh falling rocks, suc en working in places where there is danger h as in mines and quarries, or in places wher f rolling over. stalled, do not remove it when operating th lled to protect the operator when machine rol ere there is danger there is danger o If ROPS is in machine. ROPS is insta over. When m achine rolls over, ROPS s upports its weight an absorbs its im pact energy. If ROPS is mo dified, its strength may low er. When modifying i consult your K omatsu distributor.
If ROPS is def ormed by falling objects o r by rolling over, its s trength lower gn functions ca nnot be maintained. In this case, be sure to ask your Komatsu distrib utor about repair method. Even when the R OPS is installed, if you do not fasten your seat b elt securely, it cannot prote ct you properly. Always fasten your seat belt when operating the m achine. PRECAUTIONS FOR ATTACHMENTS When installin g optional parts or attachm ents, there may be p roblems with s afety or lega l restrictions. Th erefore contact your K omatsu distributor for adv ice. s or other property damages resulting from the use of unauthorized onsibility of Komatsu.
Any injuries, a ccidents, product failure attachments o r parts will not be the resp onsibility of Komatsu When installin g and using optional attach ments, read the instr uction manua l for the attac hment, and the general information rel ated to attachments in this manual. CAB WINDOW GL ASSES If t he cab glass o n the work equipment sid e is broken, there is a hazard that t he work equi pment may con tact the operator's body d irectly. Stop operation im mediately and replac e the glass . UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION on from Komatsu can create hazards. Before making a modification, Any modification made without authorizati consult your Kom atsu distributor.
Komatsu will n ot be responsible for any i njuries, accidents, pr oduct failures or other prop erty damages r esulting from modificati ons made without authori zation from Komatsu. SAFETY AT WOR KSITE perations, thoroughly check the area for any unusual conditions that could be dangerous. Before starting o perations, thoroughly chec k the area for any un usual conditions that coul d be dangerous. When carrying out operations near comb ustible materials suc h as thatched roofs, dry le aves or dry gras s, there is a hazard of f ire, so be careful when op erating. Check the terr ain and condition of the gr ound at the worksite, and determin e the safest m ethod of opera tion.
Do not operate wh ere there is a hazard of la ndslides or falling ro cks.