Hitachi ZAXIS 120-3 class, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
S-14
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:
• Always look around BEFORE YOU BACK UP AND SWING
THE MACHINE. BE SURE THAT ALL BYSTANDERS ARE
CLEAR.
• Keep the travel alarm in working condition (if equipped).
ALWAYS BE ALERT FOR BYSTANDERS MOVING INTO THE
WORK AREA. USE THE HORN OR OTHER SIGNAL TO WARN
BYSTANDERS BEFORE MOVING MACHINE.
• USE A SIGNAL PERSON WHEN BACKING UP IF YOUR VIEW
IS OBSTRUCTED. ALWAYS KEEP THE SIGNAL PERSON IN
VIEW.
Use hand signals, which conform to your local regulations,
when work conditions require a signal person.
• No machine motions shall be made unless signals are
clearly understood by both signalman and operator.
• Learn the meanings of all flags, signs, and markings used
on the job and confirm who has the responsibility for
signaling.
• Keep windows, mirrors, and lights clean and in good con-
dition.
• Dust, heavy rain, fog, etc., can reduce visibility. As visibility
decreases, reduce speed and use proper lighting.
• Read and understand all operating instructions in the
operator’s manual.
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