Drive Machine Safely (Work Site; Drive Safely With Bucket Loaded - Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual

DRIVE MACHINE SAFELY (WORK SITE)

• Before driving the machine, always confirm that the steer-
ing wheel/F-N-R lever direction corresponds to the direction
you wish to drive.
• Be sure to detour around any obstructions.
• 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 facing
the direction of travel, approximately 200 to 300 mm (ap-
proximately 8 to 12 in) (A) above the ground.
• If the machine starts to skid or becomes unstable, imme-
diately 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 overturn. If the direction
must be changed, move the machine to level ground, then,
change the direction to ensure safe operation.

DRIVE SAFELY WITH BUCKET LOADED

• If the machine is incorrectly operated while driving with the
bucket loaded, turning over of the machine may result. Be
sure to follow all the instructions indicated below.
• When driving the machine on a job site with the bucket
loaded, hold the bucket as low as possible to keep the
machine balanced and to have good visibility.
• Do not exceed the rated load capacity. Always operate the
machine within the rated load capacity.
• Avoid fast starts, stops, and quick turns. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury and/or death.
• Avoid rapid drive direction changes which could possibly
cause personal injury and/or death.
SAFETY
019-E05B-0515
051-E02A-0400
S-11
SA-449
SA-450
SA-451
SA-400