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Page 3: Additional References
E-mail: dc@hitachi-kenki.com 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 personal injury. • Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. SA-688 UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS On machine safety signs, signal words designating the degree or level of hazard - DANGER, WARNING, or... -
Page 6: Follow Safety Instructions
SAFETY FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read and follow all safety signs on the machine as well as all safety messages in this manual. Safety signs must be installed, maintained and replaced if damaged. • If a safety sign or this manual is damaged or missing, order a replacement from your authorized dealer in the same way you order other replacement parts (be sure to state machine model and serial number when or-... -
Page 7: Wear Protective Clothing
SAFETY WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appro- priate to the job. You may need: A hard hat Safety belt Safety shoes Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield Heavy gloves Hearing protection Reflective clothing Wet weather gear SA-438 Respirator or filter mask. -
Page 8: Use Handholds And Steps
SAFETY TIDY UP INSIDE OPERATOR’S SPACE Always keep inside the cab clean by observing instruc- tions below, to prevent any personal accidents from oc- curring. Remove mud and/or oily material from the shoe soles before entering the operator’s space. If pedals are oper- ated without removing mud or oily matter, the foot may slip off the pedal, possibly creating a hazardous situa- tion. -
Page 9: Adjust The Operator's Seat
SAFETY ADJUST THE OPERATOR'S SEAT A poorly adjusted seat for either the operator or for the work at hand may quickly fatigue the operator leading to mis-operation of the machine. • The seat should be adjusted whenever the operator for the machine changes. -
Page 10: Move And Operate Machine Safely
SAFETY MOVE AND OPERATE MACHINE SAFELY Always be aware that there is a potential danger around the machine while operating the machine. • Take extra care not to run over bystanders. Confirm the location of bystanders before moving, swinging, or operating the machine. -
Page 11: Operate Only From Operator's Seat
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. • NEVER start the engine while standing on the tracks or on ground. -
Page 12: Precautions For Operations
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATIONS Thoroughly make certain safety at the work site before starting operations. Especially always observe the fol- lowing points. • Be sure to wear close fitting clothing and required safety items, such as a hard hat, when operating the machine. -
Page 13: 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 due to collapse of the ground, 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. -
Page 14: Protect Against Falling Stones And Debris
SAFETY PROTECT AGAINST FALLING STONES AND DEBRIS Confirm that your machine is FOPS cab equipped before working in areas where the possibility of falling stones or debris exist. PROVIDE SIGNALS FOR JOBS INVOLVING MULTIPLE NUMBERS OF MACHINES In case more than one machine is operated in the same job site, accidental collision between machines may cause serious injury or death. -
Page 15: Drive Machine Safely
SAFETY DRIVE MACHINE SAFELY Use a signal person when traveling the machine along road shoulders or in congested areas. Driving the machine in the incorrect direction may result in serious injury or death and/or severe damage to property. Before driving the machine, always confirm that the travel pedals/levers direction corresponds to the direc- tion you wish to drive. - Page 16 SAFETY • Traveling down a slope in the fast mode requires a longer time to stop the machine. When traveling down a slope, place travel mode switch (1) in the TURTLE position. • Select a travel route that is as flat as possible. Steer the machine as straight as possible, making small gradual changes repeatedly in direction.
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Page 17: 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 try to bodily stop a moving machine. Park the machine in compliance with the safe parking procedures described on page SA-19 to prevent the machine from running away. -
Page 18: 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 19: Keep Person Clear From Working Area
SAFETY KEEP PERSON CLEAR FROM WORKING AREA If a person is present near the operating machine, the person may come in contact with the swinging front attachment or counterweight and/or may be crushed against an other object, resulting in serious injury or death. -
Page 20: Avoid Tipping
SAFETY 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. -
Page 21: 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 22: Precautions For Lightning
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR LIGHTNING The machine is vulnerable to lightning strikes. • In the event of an electrical storm, immediately stop operation, and lower the bucket to the ground. Evacuate to a safe place far away from the machine. • After the electrical storm has passed, check all of the machine safety devices for any failure. -
Page 23: Park Machine Safely
SAFETY PARK MACHINE SAFELY Unless the machine is not correctly parked, any haz- ardous situations such as running away of the machine or damage by vandalism may result, causing the ma- chine to operate unsafely when the engine is re-started. Follow instructions described below when parking the machine. -
Page 24: Safety Transporting
SAFETY SAFETY TRANSPORTING The danger of tipping is present when loading/unloading the machine onto/from a truck or trailer bed. • Be sure to observe local regulations when transporting the machine on public roads. SA-1307 • Provide an appropriate truck or trailer for transporting the machine. -
Page 25: Practice Safe Maintenance
SAFETY PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE Inspection/maintenance work may produce hazardous situations by contacting and/or accessing a part of body to a moving, high pressure, and/or high temperature part of the machine. To avoid serious personal injury or death, follow the instructions described below. •... -
Page 26: Warn Others Of Service Work
SAFETY • Disconnect battery ground cable ( ) before making adjustments to electrical systems or before welding on the machine. • Sufficiently illuminate the work site. Use a maintenance work light when working under or inside the machine. • Always use a work light protected with a guard. In case the light bulb is broken, spilled fuel, oil, antifreeze fluid, or window washer fluid may catch fire. -
Page 27: Support Machine Properly
SAFETY SUPPORT MACHINE PROPERLY Never attempt to work on the machine without securing 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 attachment, securely support the machine or attachment with stays or blocks strong enough to support the machine and/or attachment weight. -
Page 28: Store Attachments Safely
SAFETY STORE ATTACHMENTS SAFELY Stored attachments such as buckets, hydraulic hammers, and blades can fall and cause serious injury or death. • Securely store attachments and implements to prevent falling accidents. • Keep children and bystanders away from storage areas. SA-034 PREVENT BURNS Hot spraying fluids:... -
Page 29: Replace Rubber Hoses Periodically
SAFETY REPLACE RUBBER HOSES PERIODICALLY Rubber hoses that contain flammable fluids such as hydraulic oil or fuel under pressure may break due to aging, fatigue, and abrasion. It is very difficult to gauge the extent of deterioration due to aging, fatigue, and abrasion of rubber hoses by visual inspection alone. -
Page 30: Prevent Fires
SAFETY PREVENT FIRES Check for Oil Leaks: Fuel, hydraulic oil and lubricant leaks can lead to fires, possibly resulting in personal injury or death. • Check for missing or loose clamps, kinked hoses, lines or hoses that rub against each other, damage to the oil-cooler, and loose oil-cooler flange bolts, for oil leaks. - Page 31 This as a preview PDF file from best-manuals.com Download full PDF manual at best-manuals.com...