
SAFETY
SA-12
Drive Machine Safely
yBefore driving the machine, always confirm that the shift
lever direction corresponds to the direction you wish to
drive.
xBe sure to detour around any obstructions.
xAvoid traveling over obstructions. Soil, fragments of rocks,
and/or metal pieces may scatter around the machine. Do
not allow personnel to stay around the machine while
traveling.
xIf the engine stops while driving, the steering function
becomes inoperative. Immediately stop the machine by
applying the service brake to prevent personal accident.
xDo not inertia run with the shift lever in Neutral position.
Because engine speed is in the slow idling state, the
cooling capability of the rear wet disk brake reduces.
The brake unit may be seriously damaged if the machine
continues to drive with the shift lever in Neutral position.
yDriving on a slope may cause the machine to slip or
overturn, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
xDriving across the face of a slope or steering on a
slope may cause the machine to skid or overturn. If
the direction must be changed, move the machine to
level ground, then, change the direction to ensure safe
operation.
yThe “Electric Brake Performance Decal” is provided in the
cab as a general guideline for proper downgrade operation
of the loaded machine. Warning, understand downhill
speed operation thoroughly before operation. Machine
road speed is reduced during downhill operation. When
electric brake operation with overloaded machine on
the steep downgrade continues for more than 2 minutes
continuously, grid box resistance will be electrical overload.
Pay attention that electric brake torque reduces.
xOverloaded machine reduces the electric brake
performance. Observe strictly the Hitachi loading policy
while driving.
xBefore descending on a slope, decelerate the machine
sufficiently using electric brake.
xWhen descending on a slope, drive the machine slowly
using electric brake.
yDriving on a rough road may cause the machine to slip or
overturn, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
xWhen driving on a rough road or soft ground, reduce
speed sufficiently.
xDriving on a wet road may cause the machine to slip,
possibly resulting in serious injury or death. Avoid
applying the electric brake for quick stops.
SA-1602
WRONG
SA-1603
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