IHI 15VX Operation Manual page 21

SAFETY
TOPS THAT PROTECTS YOU FROM
BEING CRUSHED BY THE TIPPED-
OVER MACHINE
The cab-type machine is equipped with a
TOPS (Tip over protective structure) as a
standard specification.
The canopy-type machine is not equipped
with a TOPS as standard, however, when the
danger of turnover is expected while working
on a soft. uneven. or included, we
Never try to jump out
recommend the use of TOPS canopy.
Be sure to fasten the seat belt while operating
the machine
NEVER try to jump out of the cabin when the
machine falling down. This may crash an
operator to serious injury or death.
TOPS canopy is avoidable as option.
Consult your local lHl dealer.
Stay in cabin
THE FRONT GUARD PROTECTS AN
OPERATOR FROM FLYING OBJECTS
THE FRONT.
When braking materials with the machine
and objects are likely to fly from the front, the
front guard shall be equipped. If it is not
equipped, flying objects may cause injury or
death.
The front guard is avoidable as option.
Consult your locaI IHI dealer.
FOPS (TOP GUARD) PROTECTS AN
OPERATOR FROM FLYING OBJECTS.
When working underneath cliff or destroying
a building with the machine, the top guard
shall be equipped.
Use the top guard to protect the operator and
watch falling object. Otherwise falling objects
may cause injury or death.
The top guard is avoidable as option. Consult
your local lHl dealer.
FOPS: Falling-object protective structure.
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