Hitachi ZX200-5G Workshop Manual page 12

Use Handholds and Steps
 Falling is one of the major causes of personal injury.
 When you get on and off the machine, always face the
machine and maintain a three-point contact with the
steps and handrails.
 Do not use any controls as hand-holds.
 Never jump on or off the machine. Never mount or
dismount a moving machine.
 Be careful of slippery conditions on platforms, steps, and
handrails when leaving the machine.
 Never get on and off the machine with tools in your
hands.
Adjust the Operator's Seat
 A poorly adjusted seat for either the operator or for the
work at hand may quickly fatigue the operator leading to
misoperations.
 The seat should be adjusted whenever changing the
operator for the machine.
 The operator should be able to fully depress the pedals
and to correctly operate the control levers with his back
against the seat back.
 If not, move the seat forward or backward, and check
again.
 Adjust the rear view mirror position so that the best rear
visibility is obtained from the operator's seat. If the mirror
is broken, immediately replace it with a new one.
SAFETY
SA-6
SA-439
SA-378