Hitachi ZX 110-3 Instruction manual

SAFETY
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RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
These are the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS.
 When you see these symbols on your machine or
in this manual, be alert to the potential for per-
sonal injury.
 Follow recommended precautions and safe oper-
ating practices.
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UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
On machine safety signs, signal words designating
the degree or level of hazard - DANGER, WARNING,
or CAUTION - are used with the safety alert symbol.
 DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
 WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
 CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
 DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located
near specific hazards. General precautions are
listed on CAUTION safety signs.
 Some safety signs don't use any of the desig-
nated signal words above after the safety alert
symbol are occasionally used on this machine.
To avoid confusing machine protection with personal
safety messages, a signal word IMPORTANT indi-
cates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in
damage to the machine.
NOTE indicates an additional explanation for an
element of information.
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SAFETY
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FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read and follow all safety signs on the
machine and all safety messages in this manual.
Safety signs should be installed, maintained and
replaced when necessary.
 If a safety sign or this manual is damaged or
missing, order a replacement from your author-
ized dealer in the same way you order other re-
placement parts (be sure to state machine model
and serial number when ordering).
Learn how to operate the machine and its controls
correctly and safely.
Allow only trained, qualified, authorized personnel to
operate the machine.
Keep your machine in proper working condition.
 Unauthorized modifications of the machine may
impair its function and/or safety and affect ma-
chine life.
 Do not modify any machine parts without au-
thorization. Failure to do so may deteriorate the
part safety, function, and/or service life. In addi-
tion, personal accident, machine trouble, and/or
damage to material caused by unauthorized
modifications will void Hitachi Warranty Policy.
 Do not use attachments and/or optional parts or
equipment not authorized by Hitachi. Failure to do
so may deteriorate the safety, function, and/or
service life of the machine. In addition, personal
accident, machine trouble, and/or damage to
material caused by using unauthorized attach-
ments and/or optional parts or equipment will void
Hitachi Warranty Policy.
The safety messages in this SAFETY chapter are
intended to illustrate basic safety procedures of
machines. However it is impossible for these safety
messages to cover every hazardous situation you
may encounter. If you have any questions, you
should first consult your supervisor and/or your au-
thorized dealer before operating or performing
maintenance work on the machine.
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SAFETY
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PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
Be prepared if a fire starts or if an accident occurs.
 Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on hand.
 Thoroughly read and understand the label at-
tached on the fire extinguisher to use it properly.
 To ensure that a fire-extinguisher can be always
used when necessary, check and service the
fire-extinguisher at the recommended intervals as
specified in the fire-extinguisher manual.
 Establish emergency procedure guidelines to
cope with fires and accidents.
 Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambu-
lance service, hospital, and fire department
posted near your telephone.
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WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate to the job.
You may need:
A hard hat
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 atten-
tion of the operator. Do not wear radio or music
headphones while operating the machine.
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SAFETY
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PROTECT AGAINST NOISE
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause im-
pairment or loss of hearing.
 Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as
earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objec-
tionable or uncomfortably loud noises.
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INSPECT MACHINE
Inspect your machine carefully each day or shift by
walking around it before you start it to avoid per-
sonal injury.
 In the walk-around inspection be sure to cover all
points described in the "RE-START INSPEC-
TION" chapter in the operator's manual.
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