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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DO NOT GET CAUGHT IN WORK EQUIPMENT
The clearance in the area around the work equipment changes according to the movement of the link. If you get
caught, you may suffer serious personal injury or death. Do not allow anyone to come close to any rotating or
extending/retracting portion.
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
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.
If the protective structure 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 contact your Komatsu distributor for
advice on the method of repair.
Even if the protective structure is installed, always fasten your seat belt properly when operating the machine.
If you do not fasten your seatbelt properly, it cannot display its effect.
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.
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