Follow Safety Instructions; Prepare For Emergencies - Hitachi ZAXIS 135US-3 class Operator's Manual

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 authorized dealer in the same
way you order other replacement 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 machine life.
• Do not modify any machine parts without authorization.
Failure to do so may deteriorate the part safety, function,
and/or service life. In addition, personal accident, machine
trouble, and/or damage to material caused by unauthor-
ized modifications will void Hitachi Warranty Policy.
• Do not use attachments and/or optional parts or equip-
ment 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
attachments 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 hazard-
ous situation you may encounter. If you have any questions,
you should first consult your supervisor and/or your autho-
rized dealer before operating or performing maintenance
work on the machine.

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.
• 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, ambulance service,
hospital, and fire department posted near your telephone.
SAFETY
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