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EM18J-EN1-9 PART NO. Operator’s Manual 1200 Hydraulic Excavator URL:http://www.hitachi-c-m.com Serial No 1558 and up PRINTED IN JAPAN (E) 2019, 09 This book is printed on recycled paper.
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Moreover, when replacement parts are required, be sure This manual should be considered a permanent part of to use genuine Hitachi parts. Failure to do so may result in your machine and should remain with the machine when voiding the warranty and/or denial of field improvements.
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MACHINE NUMBERS INDEX SAFETY VISIBILITY MAP SAFETY SIGNS COMPONENTS NAME GETTING ON/OFF MACHINE HANDLING LADDER OPERATOR’S STATION BREAK-IN OPERATING ENGINE DRIVING MACHINE OPERATING MACHINE TRANSPORTING MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE UNDER SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS INDEX Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com...
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CONTENTS MACHINE NUMBERS ................1 Avoid Applying Heat to Lines Containing Flammable Fluids ................... S-30 SAFETY ....................S-1 Precautions for Handling Accumulator and Gas Recognize Safety Information ............S-1 Damper ..................S-30 Understand Signal Words .............S-1 Remove Paint before Welding or Heating ......S-31 Follow Safety Instructions ............S-2 Beware of Asbestos and Silicon Dust and Other Prepare for Emergencies ...............S-2...
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CONTENTS Alarm Occurrence Screen ............1-17 Sound Adjustment ..............1-59 Contents of Alarms ..............1-19 Digital Clock Setting Procedure ..........1-59 Clock Setting .................. 1-22 Cab Door Release Lever ............. 1-60 Time Adjustment ..............1-22 Opening Side Windows .............. 1-60 Password Change (Optional) ..........
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Control Lever (ISO Pattern Loading Shovel) ......5-2 Travel Reduction Gear ............7-45 Bucket Open-Close Pedals (Loading Shovel) ......5-3 D. Hydraulic System ..............7-47 Control Lever (Hitachi Pattern Backhoe) (Optional) ...5-4 Inspection and Maintenance of Hydraulic Control Lever (Hitachi Pattern Loading Shovel) Equipment ................7-48 (Optional) ..................5-5...
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CONTENTS Check Electrical Cables and Wire Harnesses for Short Circuits ..............7-110 J. Miscellaneous ................7-112 Check Bucket Teeth ..............7-113 Change Bucket (Backhoe) ..........7-118 Check and Replace Seat Belt ..........7-119 Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level ......7-119 Check Track Sag ..............7-120 Auto-Lubrication System ...........7-122 Check Tightening Torque of Bolts and Nuts ....7-126 Check O-rings in Bucket Joints ........7-140 Check Handrails ..............7-141...
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MACHINE NUMBERS The manufacturing Nos. explained in this group is the individual number (serial No.) given to each machine and main components. These numbers are requested when inquiring any information on the machine and/or components. Fill these serial Nos. in the blank spaces in this group to immediately make them available upon request.
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 personal injury. • Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. SA-2644 Understand Signal Words ...
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...
SAFETY Wear Protective Clothing • Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate 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 SA-438 job.
SAFETY General Precautions for Cab • Before entering the cab, thoroughly remove all dirt and/or oil such as mud, grease, soil or stones that may mess up the cab 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.
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. •...
SAFETY Fasten Your Seat Belt • If the machine should overturn, the operator may become injured and/or thrown from the cab. Additionally the operator may be crushed by the overturning machine, resulting in serious injury or death. • Prior to operating the machine, thoroughly examine webbing, buckle and attaching hardware.
SAFETY 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. • Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. •...
SAFETY Precautions for Operations • Investigate the work site before starting operations. • Be sure to wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job, such as a hard hat, etc. when operating the machine. • Clear all persons and obstacles from area of operation and machine movement.
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 conditions of the job site beforehand to prevent the machine from falling and to prevent the ground, stockpiles, or banks from collapsing.
Install OPG Guard In case the machine is operated in areas where the possibilities of falling stones or debris exist, equip Hitachi OPG guard. Consult your authorized dealer for installing the OPG guard. In order not to impair operator protective structure: Replace damaged OPG guard.
SAFETY Drive Machine Safely • Before driving the machine, always confirm that the travel levers/pedals direction corresponds to the direction 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.
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SAFETY • Be sure to thoroughly warm up the machine before ascending steep slopes. If hydraulic oil has not warmed up sufficiently, sufficient performance may not be obtained. • Use a signal person when moving, swinging or operating the machine in congested areas. Coordinate hand signals before starting the machine.
SAFETY Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents • Death or serious injury may result if you attempt to mount or stop a moving machine. To avoid rollaways: 1. Select level ground when possible to park the machine. 2. Do not park the machine on a grade. 3.
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: •...
SAFETY Keep Person Clear from Working Area • A person around the operating machine may be hit severely by the swinging front attachment or counterweight, be caught in other objects, and/or be struck by flying objects, resulting in serious injury or death. •...
SAFETY Avoid Tipping DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JUMP CLEAR OF TIPPING MACHINE --- SERIOUS OR FATAL CRUSHING INJURIES WILL RESULT MACHINE WILL TIP OVER FASTER THAN YOU CAN JUMP FREE FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT • The danger of tipping is always present when operating on a grade, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
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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.
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