Prepare For Emergencies; Wear Protective Clothing; Protect Against Noise - Hitachi ZAXIS 120-3 class Operator's Manual

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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 attached on
the fire extinguisher to use it properly.
• To ensure that a fire extinguisher can be always used
when necessary, check and service the fire extinguisher at
the recommended intervals as specified in the fire extin-
guisher manual.
• Establish emergency procedure guidelines to cope with
fires and accidents.
• Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service,
hospital, and fire department posted near your tele-
phone.

WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropri-
ate to the job.
You may need:
A hard hat
Safety shoes
Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield
Heavy gloves
Hearing protection
Reflective clothing
Wet weather gear
Respirator or filter mask.
Be sure to wear the correct equipment and clothing for the
job. Do not take any chances.
• Avoid wearing loose clothing, jewelry, or other items that
can catch on control levers or other parts of the machine.
• Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of
the operator. Do not wear radio or music headphones while
operating the machine.

PROTECT AGAINST NOISE

• Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or
loss of hearing.
• Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as ear-
muffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or
uncomfortably loud noises.
SAFETY
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005-E01A-0438
006-E01A-0434
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SA-434

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