Precautions For Operations; Operate Machine Safely - Hitachi ZAXIS 17U-2 Operator's Manual

PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATIONS

WARNING: Thoroughly make certain safety at the
work site before starting operations. Especially
always observe the following points.
•
Be sure to install the overhead cab guard
before operating the machine in areas where
the possibility of falling stones or debris exists.
•
If operation on soft ground is required,
sufficiently reinforce the ground beforehand.
•
Be sure to wear close fitting clothing and required
safety items, such as a hard hat, when operating the
machine.
•
Keep all bystanders and unnecessary objects out of
and away from the machine working areas. Always
beware of the surroundings while operating the
machine. Take care not to allow the rear part of the
upperstructure to come in contact with objects when
swinging the machine in a small area.
•
When loading a dump truck, bring the bucket from the
rear side of the dump truck to avoid moving the bucket
over the dump truck cab or over any co-workers.

OPERATE MACHINE SAFELY

WARNING: Prevent the machine from tipping
over and from being involved in a ground
collapse. Take the following necessary
precautions:
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Make sure the work site ground has sufficient
strength to firmly support the machine. When
working close to an excavation or on road
shoulders, operate the machine with the tracks
positioned perpendicular to the cliff face with
travel motors at the rear and with the blade at
the front, so that the machine can more easily
evacuate if the cliff face collapses.
•
If working at the bottom of a cliff or on a high
bank is required, be sure to investigate the area
first and confirm that no danger of the cliff or
bank collapsing exists. If any possibility of cliff
or bank collapsing exists, do not work in that
area.
•
Soft ground may collapse when operating the
machine on it, possibly causing the machine to
tip over. When working on a soft ground is
required, be sure to reinforce the ground first
using large pieces of steel plates strong
enough and firm to easily support the machine.
•
Note that there is always a possibility of
machine tipping over when working on rough
terrain or on slopes. Prevent machine tipping
over from occurring. Operate the machine
slowly to ensure safe operation.
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