Keep Person Clear From Working Area; Never Position Bucket Over Anyone; Avoid Undercutting - Hitachi ZX 170W-3 Workshop Manual

KEEP PERSON CLEAR FROM WORKING AREA

• A person may be hit severely by the swinging front attach-
ment 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.
• Before operating the machine, set up barriers to the sides
and rear area of the bucket swing radius to prevent any-
one from entering the work area.

NEVER POSITION BUCKET OVER ANYONE

• Never lift, move, or swing bucket above anyone or a truck
cab.
Serious injury or machine damage may result due to bucket
load spill or due to collision with the bucket.

AVOID UNDERCUTTING

• Always confirm that ground conditions are strong enough
to support the machine weight when operating near a cliff.
Operate the machine with the chassis frame positioned
perpendicular to the cliff face so that the machine can more
easily evacuate if the cliff face collapses.
• If the footing starts to collapse and if retreat is not pos-
sible, do not panic. Often, the machine can be secured by
lowering the front attachment, in such cases.
WCGB-E-00(2160219)
SAFETY
022-E01A-0386
023-E01A-0487
024-E01A-0488
SA-13
M202-05-014
SA-682
SA-683