¤ WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions. 6. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 1-8 PROTECTION FROM FALLING OR FLYING OBJECTS On jobsites where there is danger that falling objects or flying objects may hit the operator’s cab, select a guard to match the operating conditions in order to protect the operator. ‡ For breaker operations, install a front guard and stick a laminated coating sheet to the front glass. ‡ When carrying out demolition or cutting operations, install a front guard and top guard, and stick a laminated coating sheet to the front glass.
‡ When working in mines or quarries where there is danger of falling rock, install FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure) and stick a laminated coating sheet to the front glass. ‡ When carrying out the above operations, always close the front window. In addition, always ensure that everyone apart from the operator is a safe distance away and is not in danger from falling or flying objects. Be particularly careful to keep people at a good distance during cutting operations. ‡ The above recommendations assume that the conditions are for standard operations, but it may be necessary to add additional guards according to the operating conditions on the jobsite.
Always contact your Komatsu distributor for advice before starting operations. ‡ If the glass on the work equipment side is broken, replace it with new glass immediately. If you put your hand out, it may get caught in the work equipment and this may lead to serious personal injury. ‡ The Komatsu FOPS fulfills the standards and regulations of all countries, but if it is damaged or deformed by falling objects or by the machine rolling over, its strength will be reduced and it will be unable to ensure its basic function. If such problems occur, please contact your Komatsu distributor for advice about repairs. A0055200 A0084311