Park Machine Safely; Store Attachments Safely - Hitachi ZW 550-6 Operator's Manual

Park Machine Safely

To avoid accidents:
 Park the machine on a firm, level surface.
 Lower bucket to the ground.
 Put the forward / reverse lever (switch) in neutral, and
turn the parking brake switch (lever) ON (parking brake)
position.
 Run the engine at low idle speed without load for 3
minutes.
 Turn key switch to OFF to stop engine.
 Remove the key from the key switch.
 Turn the control lever lock switch to the lock ( ) position.
 Close windows, roof vent, and cab door.
 Lock all access doors and compartments.

Store Attachments Safely

 Stored attachments such as buckets, hydraulic hammers,
and blades can fall and cause serious injury or death.
 Securely store attachments and implements to prevent
falling. Keep children and bystanders away from storage
areas.
SAFETY
S-21
SA-456
SA-034