Follow Safety Instructions
Carefully read and follow all safety signs on the machine as
well as all safety messages in this manual.
Safetysignsmustbeinstalled,maintainedandreplacedif
damaged.
If a safety sign or this manual is damaged or missing,
order a replacement from your authorized dealer in the
same way you order other replacement parts (be sure to
state machine model and serial number when ordering).
Allow only properly trained, qualified, authorized personnel
to operate the machine.
Learn how to correctly operate and service the machine.
Keepyourmachineinproperworkingcondition.
Unauthorized modifications of the machine may impair
itsfunctionand/orsafetyandaffectmachinelife.
Donotmodifyanymachinepartswithoutauthorization.
Failure to do so may deteriorate the part safety, function,
and/orservicelife.Inaddition,personalaccident,
machinetrouble,and/ordamagetomaterialcausedby
unauthorizedmodificationswillvoidHitachiWarranty
Policy.
Nevermodifytheairinletandexhaustpartsand/or
disassemble the muffler filter on the machines equipped
withthemufflerfilter.Avoidgivingshocksonthemuffler
filterbystrikingelementswithotherobjectsordropping
theelements.Failuretodosomayaffecttheexhaustgas
purifying device, possibly damaging it or lowering its
performance.
Donotuseattachmentsand/oroptionalpartsor
equipment not authorized by Hitachi. Failure to do so
maydeterioratethesafety,function,and/orservicelife
of the machine. In addition, personal accident, machine
trouble,and/ordamagetomaterialcausedbyusing
unauthorizedattachmentsand/oroptionalpartsor
equipmentwillvoidHitachiWarrantyPolicy.
ThesafetymessagesinthisSAFETYchapterareintended
to illustrate basic safety procedures of machines. However
it is impossible for these safety messages to cover every
possible hazardous situation you may encounter. If you
have any questions concerning safety, you should first
consultyoursupervisorand/oryourauthorizeddealer
beforeoperatingorperformingmaintenanceworkonthe
machine.
SAFETY
S-2
SA-003