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Page 3: Additional References
2, July 2009. ADDITIONAL REFERENCES Please refer to the other materials (operator’s manual, parts catalog, engine technical material and Hitachi training material etc.) in addition to this manual. MANUAL COMPOSITION • Information included in the Workshop Manual: This manual consists the Technical Manual and the Workshop Manual. -
Page 4: Units Used
INTRODUCTION SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL AND HEADLINE NOTATIONS In this manual, the following safety alert symbol and CAUTION: signal words are used to alert the reader to the Indicated potentially hazardous situation which potential for personal injury of machine damage. could, if not avoided, result in personal injury or death. -
Page 5: Recognize Safety Information
SAFETY RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION These are the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS. • When you see these symbols on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for per- sonal injury. • Follow recommended precautions and safe oper- ating practices. 001-E01A-0001 SA-688 UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS... -
Page 6: Follow Safety Instructions
Hitachi Warranty Policy. • Do not use attachments and/or optional parts or equipment not authorized by Hitachi. Failure to do so may deteriorate the safety, function, and/or service life of the machine. In addition, personal accident, machine trouble, and/or damage to... -
Page 7: Prepare For Emergencies
SAFETY PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Be prepared if a fire starts or if an accident occurs. • Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on hand. • Thoroughly read and understand the label at- tached on the fire extinguisher to use it properly. •... -
Page 8: Protect Against Noise
SAFETY PROTECT AGAINST NOISE Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause im- pairment or loss of hearing. • Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objec- tionable or uncomfortably loud noises. 006-E01A-0434 SA-434 INSPECT MACHINE Inspect your machine carefully each day or shift by walking around it before you start it to avoid per-... -
Page 9: General Precautions For Cab
SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS FOR CAB • Before entering the cab, thoroughly remove all dirt and/or oil from the soles of your work boots. If any controls such as a pedal is operated while with dirt and/or oil on the soles of the operator's work boots the operator's foot may slip off the pedal, possibly resulting in a personal accident. -
Page 10: Use Handholds And Steps
SAFETY 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. •... -
Page 11: Ensure Safety Before Rising From Or Leaving Operator's Seat
SAFETY ENSURE SAFETY BEFORE RISING FROM OR LEAVING OPERATOR'S SEAT Before rising from the operator's seat to open/close either side window or to adjust the seat position, be sure to first lower the front attachment to the ground and then move the pilot control shut-off lever to the LOCK position. -
Page 12: Move And Operate Machine Safely
SAFETY MOVE AND OPERATE MACHINE SAFELY Bystanders can be run over. • Take extra care not to run over bystanders. Con- firm the location of bystanders before moving, swinging, or operating the machine. • Always keep the travel alarm and horn in working condition (if equipped). -
Page 13: Operate Only From Operator'sseat
SAFETY OPERATE ONLY FROM OPERATOR'S SEAT Inappropriate engine starting procedures may cause the machine to runaway, possibly resulting in seri- ous injury or death. • Start the engine only when seated in the opera- tor's seat. • NEVER start the engine while standing on the track or on ground. -
Page 14: Keep Riders Off Machine
SAFETY KEEP RIDERS OFF MACHINE Riders on machine are subject to injury such as be- ing struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. • Only the operator should be on the machine. Keep riders off. • Riders also obstruct the operator's view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner. -
Page 15: Investigate Job Site Beforehand
SAFETY INVESTIGATE JOB SITE BEFOREHAND When working at the edge of an excavation or on a road shoulder, the machine could tip over, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. • Investigate the configuration and ground condi- tions of the job site beforehand to prevent the machine from falling and to prevent the ground, stockpiles, or banks from collapsing. -
Page 16: Equipment Of Head Guard, Rops, Fops
SAFETY EQUIPMENT OF HEAD GUARD, ROPS, FOPS In case the machine is operated in areas where the possibility of falling stones or debris exist, equip a head guard, ROPS, or FOPS according to the poten- tial hazardous conditions. (The standard cab for this machine corresponds to ROPS and FOPS.) ROPS: Roll-Over Protective Structure FOPS: Falling Object Protective Structure... -
Page 17: Drive Machine Safely
SAFETY DRIVE MACHINE SAFELY Before driving the machine, always confirm that the travel levers/pedals direction corresponds to the di- rection you wish to drive. • Be sure to detour around any obstructions. • Avoid traveling over obstructions. Soil, fragments of rocks, and/or metal pieces may scatter around the machine. - Page 18 SAFETY DRIVE MACHINE SAFELY • Driving across the face of a slope or steering on a slope may cause the machine to skid or turnover. If the direction must be changed, move the ma- chine to level ground, then, change the direction to ensure safe operation.
- Page 19 SAFETY • Use wood plates in order not to damage the road surface. Be careful of steering when operating on asphalt roads in summer. • When crossing train tracks, use wood plates in order not to damage them. • Do not make contact with electric wires or bridges.
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Page 20: Avoid Injury From Rollaway Acci- Dents
SAFETY AVOID INJURY FROM ROLLAWAY ACCI- DENTS Death or serious injury may result if you attempt to mount or stop a moving machine. To avoid rollaways: • Select level ground when possible to park ma- chine. • Do not park the machine on a grade. •... -
Page 21: Avoid Injury From Back-Over And Swing Accidents
SAFETY AVOID INJURY FROM BACK-OVER AND SWING ACCIDENTS If any person is present near the machine when backing or swinging the upperstructure, the machine may hit or run over that person, resulting in serious injury or death. To avoid back-over and swing accidents: •... -
Page 22: Keep Person Clear From Working Area
SAFETY KEEP PERSON CLEAR FROM WORKING AREA A person may be hit severely by the swinging front attachment or counterweight and/or may be crushed against an other object, resulting in serious injury or death. • Keep all persons clear from the area of operation and machine movement. -
Page 23: Avoid Tipping
SAFETY AVOID TIPPING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JUMP CLEAR OF TIPPING MACHINE---SERIOUS OR FATAL CRUSHING IN- JURIES WILL RESULT MACHINE WILL TIP OVER FASTER THAN YOU CAN JUMP FREE FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT The danger of tipping is always present when oper- ating on a grade, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. -
Page 24: Dig With Caution
SAFETY DIG WITH CAUTION Accidental severing of underground cables or gas lines may cause an explosion and/or fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. • Before digging check the location of cables, gas lines, and water lines. • Keep the minimum distance required, by law, from cables, gas lines, and water lines. -
Page 25: Avoid Power Lines
SAFETY AVOID POWER LINES Serious injury or death can result if the machine or front attachments are not kept a safe distance from electric lines. • When operating near an electric line, NEVER move any part of the machine or load closer than 3 m plus twice the line insulator length. -
Page 26: Protect Against Flying Debris
SAFETY PROTECT AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS If flying debris hit eyes or any other part of the body, serious injury may result. • Guard against injury from flying pieces of metal or debris; wear goggles or safety glasses. • Keep bystanders away from the working area before striking any object. -
Page 27: Transport Safely
SAFETY TRANSPORT SAFELY Take care the machine may turn over when loading or unloading the machine onto or off of a truck or trailer. • Observe the related regulations and rules for safe transportation. • Select an appropriate truck or trailer for the ma- chine to be transported. -
Page 28: Practice Safe Maintenance
SAFETY PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE To avoid accidents: • Understand service procedures before starting work. • Keep the work area clean and dry. • Do not spray water or steam inside cab. • Never lubricate or service the machine while it is moving. -
Page 29: Warn Others Of Service Work
SAFETY • If a maintenance procedure must be performed with the engine running, do not leave machine unattended. • If the machine must be raised, maintain a 90 to 100° angle between the boom and arm. Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work. -
Page 30: Support Machine Properly
SAFETY SUPPORT MACHINE PROPERLY Never attempt to work on the machine without se- curing the machine first. • Always lower the attachment to the ground before you work on the machine. • If you must work on a lifted machine or attach- ment, securely support the machine or attach- ment. - Page 31 This as a preview PDF file from best-manuals.com Download full PDF manual at best-manuals.com...