Hitachi EX1900-5, Operator'S Manual

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HANDLING LADDER / EMERGENCY ESCAPE DEVICE
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EMERGENCY EXIT
If the operator’s cab door should not open in an emergency,
escape in the following methods:
1. Open left window (1). Escape through the window.
CAUTION: Be sure to wear a safety glasses be-
fore breaking the window glass.
2. If left window (1) should be difficult to open, break the
left window glass using emergency evacuation tool (2).
Then, escape through the broken window.
NOTE: The emergency exit decals are applied to the
left window, located near the front side on left
console.
EVACUATING IN CASE OF FIRE
A fire on the machine can result in serious personal injury
or death.
Avoid the risk of injury or death while evacuating from the
machine during a fire by checking the following regularly:
•
Always check if left window (1) can be opened and
closed smoothly before starting the engine. If it fails to
open or close smoothly, repair the window. Left win-
dow (1) can be used as an emergency exit.
•
Malfunction of emergency escape device (4) worn
rope or broken hanger may cause falling accident
when evacuating. Before operating the machine, be
sure to check if emergency escape device (4) or
hanger (3) is not damaged. If any abnormalities are
found, replace with new parts.
•
Before operating the machine for the first time, all new
operators must practice evacuating with this rope at
least once.
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