Hitachi EX 3600-6, Operator'S Manual

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INTRODUCTION
COPYRIGHT © 2006
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
All rights reserved.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and service your machine correctly. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury and/or machine dam-
age.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of your machine and should remain with the ma-
chine when you sell it.
This machine is of metric design. Measurements in
this manual are metric. Use only metric hardware and
tools as specified.
Write product identification numbers in the Ma-
chine Numbers section. Accurately record all the
numbers to help in tracing the machine should it be
stolen. Your dealer also needs these numbers when
you order parts. If this manual is kept on the machine,
also file the identification numbers in a secure place
off the machine.
Warranty is provided as a part of Hitachi's support
program for customers who operate and maintain their
equipment as described in this manual. The warranty
is explained on the warranty certificate which you
should have received from your dealer.
This warranty provides you the assurance that Hitachi
will back its products when defects occur within the
warranty period. In some circumstances, Hitachi also
provides field improvements, often without charge to
the customer, even if the product is out of warranty.
Should the equipment be abused or modified to
change its performance beyond the original fac-
tory specifications, the warranty will become void
and field improvements may be denied.
Setting fuel
delivery above specifications or otherwise overpower-
ing machines will result in such action.
Moreover, when replacement parts are required, be
sure to use genuine Hitachi parts. Failure to do so may
result in voiding the warranty and/or denial of field im-
provements.
Only qualified, experienced operators officially li-
censed (according to local law) should be allowed
to operate the machine.
Moreover, only officially licensed personnel
should be allowed to inspect/service the machine.
The Yellow Pages in this operator’s manual con-
tain IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
Read these pages thoroughly and familiarize your-
self with the safety standards and recommenda-
tions set forth in these yellow pages of the man-
ual.
Follow all safety instructions prior to and while
operating the excavator.
Prior to operating this machine, in a country other than
a country of its intended use, it may be necessary to
make modifications to it so that it complies with the
local regulatory standards (including safety standards)
and legal requirements of that particular country.
Please do not export or operate this machine outside
of the country of its intended use until such
compliance has been confirmed. Please contact
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. or any of our
authorized distributor or dealer if you have any
questions concerning compliance.
All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available
at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.