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PART NO. EM18M-1-2 Operator’s Manual 3600 Hydraulic Excavator URL:http://www.hitachi-c-m.com Serial No 001002 and up PRINTED IN JAPAN (E) 2010, 11 This book is printed on recycled paper.
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Moreover, when replacement parts are required, be sure This manual should be considered a permanent part of to use genuine Hitachi parts. Failure to do so may result in your machine and should remain with the machine when voiding the warranty and/or denial of field improvements.
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INDEX MACHINE NUMBERS SAFETY SAFETY SIGNS COMPONENTS NAME HANDLING STAIRWAY/EMERGENCY ESCAPE DEVICE OPERATOR’S STATION BREAK-IN OPERATING ENGINE DRIVING MACHINE OPERATING MACHINE MAINTENANCE MAI N TENANCE UNDER SPECI A L ENVI R ONMENTAL CONDI T I O NS STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS INDEX Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com...
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CONTENTS MACHINE NUMBERS Avoid Applying Heat to Lines Containing Flammable Fluids ..............S-27 SAFETY Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating ......S-28 Recognize Safety Information ............S-1 Beware of Asbestos Dust ............S-28 Understand Signal Words .............S-1 Prevent Battery Explosions ............S-29 Follow Safety Instructions ............S-2 Service Air Conditioning System Safely .......
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Defrosting .................. 1-26 Control Lever (ISO Pattern Loading Shovel) ......5-3 Blower Operation without Cooling or Heating .... 1-26 Control Lever (HITACHI Pattern Loading Shovel) ....5-4 Ventilation Cab ................ 1-26 Bucket Open-Close Pedals (Loading Shovel) ......5-5 AM/FM Radio Operation ............1-27 Pilot Control Shut-Off Lever ............5-6...
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CONTENTS Check Engine Oil Level in Engine Oil Pan ....... 7-37 High Current Fuse ..............7-114 Check LED Monitor Signal (on Reserve Tank) ....7-38 Check Electrical Cables and Change Engine Oil in Engine Oil Pan ....... 7-39 Wire Harnesses for Short Circuits .......7-116 Replace Engine Oil Filters .............
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MACHINE NUMBERS The manufacturing Nos. explained in this group is the individual number (serial No.) given to each machine and main components. These numbers are requested when inquiring any information on the machine and/or components. Fill these serial Nos. in the blank spaces in this group to immediately make them available upon request.
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MACHINE NUMBERS Swing Motor Type and Serial Number TYPE: MFG. NO.(FRONT LEFT) : MFG. NO.(FRONT RIGHT): MFG. NO.(REAR LEFT): MFG. NO.(REAR RIGHT): M146-07-028 Hydraulic Pump Type and Serial Number TYPE: MFG. NO.(1, 2): MFG. NO.(3, 4): MFG. NO.(5, 6): MFG. NO.(7, 8): M146-07-059 Front Type and Serial Number (Loading Shovel) TYPE:...
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MACHINE NUMBERS Front Type and Serial Number (Backhoe Boom) TYPE: MFG. NO.: Front Type and Serial Number M146-07-060 (Backhoe Arm) TYPE: MFG. NO.: M146-07-061 Bucket Type and Serial Number (Backhoe) TYPE: MFG. NO.: M146-01-020 Upper Right Upper Left Control Valve Type and Serial Number TYPE: MFG.
SAFETY 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 personal injury. • Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. SA-688 Understand Signal Words •...
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...
SAFETY 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 attached on the fire extinguisher to use it properly. •...
SAFETY Inspect Machine • Inspect your machine carefully each day or shift by walking around it before you start it to avoid personal injury. • In the walk-around inspection, be sure to cover all points described in the “MAINTENANCE” chapter in the operator’s manual.
SAFETY Use Handholds and Steps • Falling is one of the major causes of personal injury. • When you get on and off the machine, always face the machine and maintain a three-point contact with the steps and handrails. • Do not use any controls as handholds. •...
SAFETY Fasten Your Seat Belt • If the machine should overturn, the operator may become injured and/or thrown from the cab. Additionally the operator may be crushed by the overturning machine, resulting in serious injury or death. • Prior to operating the machine, thoroughly examine webbing, buckle and attaching hardware.
SAFETY Operate Only from Operator’s Seat • Inappropriate engine starting procedures may cause the machine to runaway, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. • Start the engine only from the operator’s seat. • Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. •...
SAFETY Precautions for Operations • Investigate the worksite before starting operations. • Be sure to install an overhead cab guard when operating in a worksite which has a possibility of falling objects. • If operation on soft ground is required, sufficiently reinforce the ground beforehand.
SAFETY Investigate Job Site Beforehand • When working at the edge of an excavation or on a road shoulder, the machine could tip over, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. • Investigate the configuration and ground conditions of the job site beforehand to prevent the machine from falling and to prevent the ground, stockpiles, or banks from collapsing.
SAFETY Protect Against Falling Stones and Debris • Confirm that your machine is FOPS cab equipped before working in areas where the possibility of falling stones or debris exist. SA-490 Provide Signals for Jobs Involving Multiple Machines • For jobs involving multiple machines, provide signals commonly known by all personnel involved.
SAFETY Drive Machine Safely • Before driving the machine, always confirm that the travel levers/pedals direction corresponds to the direction you wish to drive. • Be sure to detour around any obstructions. • Avoid traveling over obstructions. Soil, fragments of rocks, and/or metal pieces may scatter around the machine.
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SAFETY • Be sure to fully pull up the stairway before traveling. • Be sure to thoroughly warm up the machine before ascending steep slopes. If hydraulic oil has not warmed up sufficiently, sufficient performance may not be obtained. • Before descending a slope, turn the travel mode switch to the SLOW position on level ground.
SAFETY Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents • Death or serious injury may result if you attempt to mount or stop a moving machine. To avoid rollaways: 1. Select level ground when possible to park the machine. 2. Do not park the machine on a grade. 3.
SAFETY Avoid Injury from Back-Over and Swing Accidents • If any person is present near the machine when backing or swinging the upperstructure, the machine may hit or run over that person, resulting in serious injury or death. To avoid back-over and swing accidents: •...
SAFETY Keep Person Clear from Working Area • A person may be hit severely by the swinging front attachment or counterweight and/or may be crushed against another object, resulting in serious injury or death. • Keep all persons clear from the area of operation and machine movement.
SAFETY Avoid Tipping DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JUMP CLEAR OF TIPPING MACHINE --- SERIOUS OR FATAL CRUSHING INJURIES WILL RESULT MACHINE WILL TIP OVER FASTER THAN YOU CAN JUMP FREE FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT • The danger of tipping is always present when operating on a grade, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
SAFETY Dig with Caution • Accidental severing of underground cables or gas lines may cause an explosion and/or fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. • Before digging, check the location of cables, gas lines, and water lines. • Keep the minimum distance required, by law, from cables, gas lines, and water lines.
SAFETY Precautions for Lightning • The machine is vulnerable to lightning 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. •...
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