Hitachi ZX 38U-5A Technical Manual page 14

Operate Only From Operator's Seat
 Inappropriate engine starting procedures may cause the
machine to runaway, possibly resulting in serious injury or
death.
 Start the engine only when seated in the operator's seat.
 NEVER start the engine while standing on the tracks or on
ground.
 Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals.
A hazardous situation may be created and/or possible
damage to the machine may result.
 Before starting the engine, confirm that all control levers
are in neutral.
Jump Starting
 Failure to follow correct jump starting procedures could
result in a battery explosion or a runaway machine.
 If the engine must be jump started, be sure to follow the
instructions shown in the "OPERATING ENGINE" chapter.
 The operator must be seated in the operator's seat so
that the machine will be under control when the engine
starts. Jump starting is a two-person operation.
 Never use a frozen battery.
 Failure to follow correct jump starting procedures could
result in a battery explosion or a runaway machine.
Keep Riders Off Machine
 Riders on machine are subject to injury such as being struck
by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine.
 Riders also obstruct the operator's view, resulting in the
machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
 Only the operator is allowed on the machine. Keep riders
off.
SAFETY
SA-8
SA-444
SA-032
SA-1292