Hitachi ZAXIS 120-3 class, Operator'S Manual, Page: 16 / 461

SAFETY
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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.
• Never jump on or off the machine. Never mount or dis-
mount a moving machine.
• Be careful of slippery conditions on platforms, steps, and
handrails when leaving the machine.
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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
misoperations.
• The seat should be adjusted whenever changing the op-
erator for the machine.
• The operator should be able to fully depress the pedals
and to correctly operate the control levers with his back
against the seat back.
• If not, move the seat forward or backward, and check
again.
• Adjust the rear view mirror position so that the best rear
visibility is obtained from the operator’s seat. If the mirror
is broken, immediately replace it with a new one.
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ENSURE SAFETY BEFORE RISING FROM OR LEAV-
ING OPERATOR’S SEAT
• Before rising from the operator’s seat to open/close either
side window or to adjust the seat position, be sure to first
lower the front attachment to the ground and then move
the pilot control shut-off lever to the LOCK position. Failure
to do so may allow the machine to unexpectedly move
when a body part unintentionally comes in contact with a
control lever, possibly resulting in serious personal injury or
death.
• Before leaving the machine, be sure to first lower the front
attachment to the ground and then move the pilot control
shut-off lever to the LOCK position. Turn the key switch OFF
to stop the engine.
•
Before leaving the machine, close all windows, doors, and
access covers and lock them up.
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