Do Not Get Caught In Work Equipment; Precautions Related To Protective Structures - Komatsu ecot3 Operation And Maintenance Manual

SAFETY

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 compartment is equipped with a structure (such as
ROPS, OPG) to protect the operator by absorbing impact energy.
For machines equipped with ROPS (ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE
STRUCTURE):
If the machine weight (mass) exceeds the certified value shown on the ROPS certification plate or if the machine
specification is changed into another specification that is not shown in this manual, ROPS will not be able to fulfil
it's function, which may result in serious injury or death.
Do not increase the machine weight beyond the certified value by modifying the machine or by installing
additional attachments to the machine and do not change the machine specification to that which is not shown
in this manual. If in any doubt contact your Komatsu distributor.
With any combination of work tool (such as bucket, breaker) that Komatsu refer to in this manual, the overall
weight of the machine does not exceed the certified value of the ROPS.
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 be
reduced. 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 fulfil 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 seat belt properly, it cannot perform its function.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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