Hitachi ZAXIS 17U-2, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
S-3
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
•
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appro-
priate to the job.
You may need:
A hard hat
Safety belt
Safety shoes
Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield
Heavy gloves
Hearing protection
Reflective clothing
Wet weather gear
Respirator or filter mask.
Be sure to wear the correct equipment and clothing
for the job. Do not take any chances.
•
Avoid wearing loose clothing, jewelry, or other items
that can catch on control levers or other parts of the
machine.
•
Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of
the operator.
•
Do not wear radio or music headphones while oper-
ating the machine.
SA-438
PROTECT AGAINST NOISE
•
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment
or loss of hearing.
•
Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as
earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable
or uncomfortably loud noises.
SA-434
INSPECT MACHINE
•
If any abnormality is found, be sure to repair it immedi-
ately before operating the machine.
•
In the walk-around inspection, be sure to cover all
points described in the “PRE-START INSPECTION”
chapter in the operator’s manual.
SA-435