Hitachi ZW 100-G, Workshop Manual

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SAFETY
SA-16
AVOID POWER LINES
Serious injury or death can result from contact with
electric lines.
Never move any part of the machine or load closer to
any electric line than 3 m (10 ft) plus twice the line
insulator length.
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SA-455
PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
•
If the front attachment or any part of the machine
comes in contact with an overhead obstacle, both
the machine and the overhead obstacle may be-
come damaged, and personal injury may result.
•
Take care to avoid coming in contact with over-
head obstacles with the bucket or arm during op-
eration.
PRECAUTIONS FOR LIGHTENING
•
The machine is vulnerable to lighting strikes.
•
In the event of an electrical storm, immediately
stop operation, and lower the bucket to the
ground. Evacuate to a safe place far away from
the machine.
•
After the electrical storm has passed, check all of
the machine safety devices for any failure. If any
failed safety devices are found, operate the ma-
chine only after repairing them.
OBJECT HANDLING
•
If a lifted load should fall, any person nearby may be
struck by the falling load or may be crushed under-
neath it, resulting in serious injury or death.
•
When using the machine for craning operations,
be sure to comply with all local regulations.
•
Do not use damaged chains or frayed cables,
sables, slings, or ropes.
•
Before craning, position the upperstructure with
the position of the bucket support located on the
chassis at the front.
•
Move the load slowly and carefully. Never move it
suddenly.
•
Keep all persons well away from the load.
•
Never move a load over a person's head.
•
Do not allow anyone to approach the load until it
is safely and securely situated on supporting
blocks or on the ground.
•
Never attach a sling or chain to the bucket teeth.
They may come off, causing the load to fall.
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SA-132