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2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety rules - Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
DANGER
Crushing hazard!
DO NOT operate the machine with the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) removed. Remove the
ROPS only for service or replacement.
Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury.
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Your machine is equipped with a ROPS (cab or canopy) protective structure.
A ROPS label is fastened to the protective structure and shows the ROPS PIN, the gross weight, approval, regulation,
and model numbers of the machine.
The protective structure is a special safety component of your machine.
DO NOT attach any device to the protective structure for pulling purposes. DO NOT drill holes into the protective
structure.
After an accident, fire, tip over, or roll over, the following MUST be performed by a qualified technician before
returning the machine to field or job side operation:
• The protective structure MUST be replaced.
• The mounting or suspension for the protective structure, operator's seat and suspension, seat belt and mounting
components, and wiring within the protective structure MUST be carefully inspected for damage.
• All damaged parts MUST be replaced.
DO NOT WELD, DRILL HOLES, ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN, OR REPAIR THE PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE. MOD-
IFICATION IN ANY WAY CAN REDUCE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STRUCTURE WHICH COULD
CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY IN THE EVENT OF FIRE, TIP OVER, ROLL OVER, COLLISION, OR ACCI-
DENT.
Seat belts are part of the protective system and must be worn at all times. The operator must be held to the seat
inside the frame in order for the protective system to work.
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