Hitachi ZX 38U-5A Technical Manual page 23

Avoid Tipping
 The danger of tipping is always present when operating on
a grade, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
To avoid tipping:
 Be extra careful before operating on a grade.
 Prepare machine operating area flat.
 Keep the bucket low to the ground and close to the
machine.
 Reduce operating speeds to avoid tipping or slipping.
 Avoid changing direction when traveling on grades.
 NEVER attempt to travel across a grade steeper than 15
degrees if crossing the grade is unavoidable.
 Reduce swing speed as necessary when swinging loads.
 Be careful when working on frozen ground.
 Temperature increases will cause the ground to become
soft and make ground travel unstable.
Never Undercut a High Bank
 The edges could collapse or a land slide could occur causing
serious injury or death.
SAFETY
SA-17
SA-1301
SA-1302