Hitachi ZAXIS 17U-2, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
S-13
KEEP PERSONNEL CLEAR FROM WORKING
AREA
•
If a person is present near the operating machine, the
person may come in contact with the swinging front
attachment or counterweight and/or may be crushed
against an other object, resulting in serious injury or
death.
•
Before operating the machine, set up barriers to the
sides and rear area of the bucket swing radius to
prevent anyone from entering the work area.
•
Make sure that no personnel other than the signal
person or no obstacles are present in the working area
before operating the machine.
SA-667
NEVER POSITION BUCKET OVER ANYONE
•
Never lift, move, or swing bucket above anyone or a
truck cab.
Serious injury or machine damage may result due to
bucket load spill or due to collision with the bucket.
•
Never allow the bucket to pass over anyone to avoid
personal injury or death.
SA-668
AVOID UNDERCUTTING
•
In order to retreat from the edge of an excavation if the
footing should collapse, always position the
undercarriage perpendicular to the edge of the
excavation with the travel motors at the rear.
•
If the footing starts to collapse and if retreat is not
possible, do not panic raise the front attachment with a
panic. Lowering the front attachment may be safer in
most cases.
SA-1300