Hitachi ZX27U-2, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
S-17
DIG WITH CAUTION
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Accidental severing of underground cables or gas lines
may cause an explosion and/or fire, possibly resulting in
serious injury or death.
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Before digging check the location of cables, gas lines,
and water lines.
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Keep the minimum distance required, by law, from
cables, gas lines, and water lines.
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If a fiber optic cable should be accidentally severed,
do not look into the end. Doing so may result in seri-
ous eye injury.
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Contact your local “diggers hot line” if available in your
area, and/or the utility companies directly.
Have them mark all underground utilities.
SA-672
OPERATE WITH CAUTION
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If the front attachment or any other part of the machine
hits against an overhead obstacle, such as a bridge,
both the machine and the overhead obstacle will be
damaged, and personal injury may result as well.
•
Take care to avoid hitting overhead obstacles with the
boom or arm.
SA-673
AVOID POWER LINES
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Serious injury or death can result if the machine or front
attachments are not kept a safe distance from electric
lines.
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When operating near an electric line, NEVER move
any part of the machine or load closer than 3 m (10 ft)
plus twice the line insulator length.
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Check and comply with any local regulations that may
apply.
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Wet ground will expand the area that could cause any
person on it to be affected by electric shock. Keep all
bystanders or co-workers away from the site.
SA-1305