Section 1 - General Information
Introduction
Identifying Your Machine
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FOPS Data Plate
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WARNING
Do not use the machine if the falling objects protection
level provided by the structure is not sufficient for the
application. Falling objects can cause serious injury.
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If the machine is used in any application where there is a
risk of falling objects then a falling-objects protective
structure (FOPS) must be installed. For further information
contact your JCB Dealer
The falling objects protection structure (FOPS) is fitted with
a dataplate. The dataplate indicates what level protection
the structure provides.
There are two levels of FOPS:
–
Level I Impact Protection
- impact strength for
protection from small falling objects (e.g. bricks, small
concrete blocks, hand tools) encountered in
operations
such
as
highway
maintenance,
landscaping and other construction site services.
–
Level II Impact Protection
- impact strength for
protection from heavy falling objects (e.g. trees,
rocks) for machines involved in site clearing,
overhead demolition or forestry.
Fig 8. ( 1-7)
ROPS Data Plate
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WARNING
You could be killed or seriously injured if you operate
a machine with a damaged or missing ROPS/FOPS. If
the Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS)/Falling
Objects Protection Structure (FOPS) has been in an
accident, do not use the machine until the structure
has been renewed. Modifications and repairs that are
not approved by the manufacturer may be dangerous
and will invalidate the ROPS/FOPS certification.
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WARNING
Seat Belts
The ROPS/FOPS is designed to give you protection in
an accident. If you do not wear your seat belt, you
could be thrown out of the machine and crushed. You
must wear a seat belt when using the machine. Fasten
the seat belt before starting the engine.
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Machines built to FOPS/ROPS standards have a data
plate attached to the inside of the cab.
Fig 8. ( 1-7)
