Hitachi Zaxis 17U-5A, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
S-11
Investigate Job Site Beforehand
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When working at the edge of an excavation or on a road
shoulder, the machine could tip over, possibly resulting in
serious injury or death.

Investigate the configuration and ground conditions of
the job site beforehand to prevent the machine from
falling and to prevent the ground, stockpiles or banks
from collapsing.

Make a work plan. Use machines appropriate to the work
and job site.

Reinforce ground, edges and road shoulders as
necessary. Keep the machine well back from the edges of
excavations and road shoulders.

When working on an incline or on a road shoulder,
employ a signal person as required.

Confirm that your machine is equipped with a FOPS cab
before working in areas where the possibility of falling
stones or debris exist.

When the footing is weak, reinforce the ground before
starting work.

When working on frozen ground, be extremely alert. As
ambient temperatures rise, footing becomes loose and
slippery.

Beware the possibility of fire when operating the machine
near flammable objects such as dry grass.
SA-1293