Hitachi 090001, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
S-20
Never Undercut a High Bank

The edges could collapse or a land slide could occur causing
serious injury or death.
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.

If a fiber optic cable should be accidentally severed, do
not look into the end. Doing so may result in serious eye
injury.

Contact your local “diggers hot line” if available in your
area , and/or the utility companies directly.
Have them mark all underground utilities.
Operate with Caution

If the front attachment or any other part of the machine hits
against an overhead obstacle, such as a bridge, both the
machine and the overhead obstacle will be damaged, and
personal injury may result as well.

Take care to avoid hitting overhead obstacles with the
boom or arm.
SA-382
SA-389
SA-489