New Holland WORKMASTER 35, Operator'S Manual

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2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) frame - Personal safety
WARNING
Misuse hazard!
Your machine is equipped with an operator
protective structure. DO NOT weld, drill holes,
attempt to straighten, or repair the protective
structure. Modification in any way can reduce
the structural integrity of the structure.
Failure to comply could result in death or se-
rious injury.
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Your machine is equipped with an operator protective
structure, such as a Rollover Protective Structure
(ROPS), Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS), or
cab with ROPS. The protective structure is a special
safety component of your machine.
A ROPS may be a cab frame or a two-posted or
four-posted structure used for the protection of the
operator to minimize the possibility of serious injury. The
mounting structure and fasteners forming the mounting
connection with the machine are part of the ROPS. The
seat belt is an integral part of the ROPS.
DO NOT attach any device to the protective structure for
pulling purposes. DO NOT drill holes in the protective
structure.
The protective structure and interconnecting components
are a certified system. Any damage, fire, corrosion,
or modification will weaken the structure and reduce
your protection. If this occurs, the PROTECTIVE
STRUCTURE MUST BE REPLACED so that it will
provide the same protection as a new protective
structure. Contact your dealer for protective structure
inspection and replacement.
After an accident, fire, and tip- or roll-over, the following
MUST be performed by a qualified technician before
returning the machine to field or job site operation:
• The protective structure MUST BE REPLACED.
• The mounting or suspension for the protective struc-
ture, operator seat and suspension, seat belts and
mounting components, and wiring within the operator's
protective system MUST be carefully inspected for
damage.
• All damaged parts MUST BE REPLACED.
DO NOT WELD, DRILL HOLES, ATTEMPT TO
STRAIGHTEN, OR REPAIR THE PROTECTIVE STRUC-
TURE. MODIFICATION IN ANY WAY CAN REDUCE
THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STRUCTURE,
WHICH COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TIP, ROLLOVER, COLLI-
SION, OR ACCIDENT.
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