Drive Machine Safely - Hitachi EX1900-5 Operator's Manual

DRIVE MACHINE SAFELY

•
Before driving the machine, always confirm that the
travel levers/pedals direction corresponds to the direc-
tion you wish to drive.
• Be sure to detour around any obstructions.
• Avoid traveling over obstructions. Soil, fragments of
rocks, and/or metal pieces may scatter around the
machine. Don't allow personnel to stay around the
machine while traveling.
•
Driving on a slope may cause the machine to slip or over-
turn, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
• When driving up or down a slope, keep the bucket fac-
ing the direction of travel, approximately 0.5 to 1.0 m
(approximately 1'8" to 3'3") (A) above the ground.
• If the machine starts to skid or becomes unstable, im-
mediately lower the bucket to the ground and stop.
• Driving across the face of a slope or steering on a
slope may cause the machine to skid or turnover. If the
direction must be changed, move the machine to level
ground, then, change the direction to ensure sage op-
eration.
SAFETY
019-E01C-0492
S-10
SA-387
SA-388
SA-441
SA-589