hitachi — 450-RTF.indb

CONTENTS MACHINE NUMBERS Beware of Exhaust Fumes .........................................................S-27 Precautions for Welding and Grinding .................................S-27 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines .......................S-28 Avoid Applying Heat to Lines Containing Flammable Fluids ..................................................................S-28 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating ...........................S-28 Beware of Asbestos Dust ...........................................................S-29 Prevent Battery Explosions .......................................................S-29 Service Air Conditioning System Safely ...............................S-29 Handle Chemical Products Safely ...........................................S-30 Dispose of Waste Properly .........................................................S-30 SAFETY Recognize Safety Information ...................................................

S-1 Understand Signal Words ............................................................ S-1 Follow Safety Instructions ........................................................... S-2 Prepare for Emergencies .............................................................. S-2 Wear Protective Clothing ............................................................ S-3 Protect Against Noise ................................................................... S-3 Inspect Machine ............................................................................. S-3 General Precautions for Cab .......................................................

S-4 Use Handholds and Steps ........................................................... S-5 Adjust the Operator’s Seat .......................................................... S-5 Ensure Safety Before Rising from or Leaving Operator’s Seat ........................................................ S-5 Fasten Your Seat Belt ..................................................................... S-6 Move and Operate Machine Safely .......................................... S-6 Handle Starting Aids Safely ........................................................ S-6 Operate Only from Operator’s Seat .........................................

S-7 Jump Starting .................................................................................. S-7 Keep Riders Off Machine ............................................................. S-7 Precautions for Operations ......................................................... S-8 Investigate Job Site Beforehand ...............................................

S-9 Equipment of Head Guard, Rops, Fops ................................S-10 Provide Signals for Jobs Involving Multiple Numbers of Machines ........................................S-10 Confirm Direction of Machine to Be Driven ........................S-10 Drive Machine Safely ...................................................................S-11 Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents ..................................S-13 Avoid Injury from Back-over and Swing Accidents ..........S-14 Keep Person Clear from Working Area .................................S-15 Never Position Bucket Over Anyone .....................................S-15 Avoid Undercutting .....................................................................S-15 Avoid Tipping .................................................................................S-16 Never Undercut a High Bank ....................................................S-16 Dig with Caution ...........................................................................S-17 Operate with Caution .................................................................S-17 Avoid Power Lines ........................................................................S-18 Precautions for Lightening .......................................................S-18 Object Handling ...........................................................................S-18 Protect Against Flying Debris ..................................................S-19 Park Machine Safely .....................................................................S-19 Handle Fluids Safely−avoid Fires ............................................S-19 Transport Safely ............................................................................S-20 Practice Safe Maintenance ........................................................S-21 Warn Others of Service Work ...................................................S-22 Support Machine Properly ........................................................S-22 Stay Clear of Moving Parts ........................................................S-22 Prevent Parts from Flying ..........................................................S-23 Store Attachments Safely ..........................................................S-23 Prevent Burns .................................................................................S-24 Replace Rubber Hoses Periodically ........................................S-24 Avoid High-pressure Fluids .......................................................S-25 Prevent Fires ...................................................................................S-26 Evacuating in Case of Fire ..........................................................S-27 SSAFETY SIGNS/Europe/Asia/Middle and Near East Model Only ........................................................S-31 SAFETY SIGNS/North America and Oceania Model Only .............................................................................S-38 COMPONENTS NAME .................................................................

1-1 OPERATOR’S STATION Getting On / Off the Machine .................................................... 1-2 Cab Features ..................................................................................... 1-3 Multi Function Monitor ................................................................ 1-5 Outline ................................................................................................ 1-6 Menu Screen (23) .....................................................................

1-9 Hour Meter ...............................................................................1-10 Fuel Gauge ...............................................................................1-10 Clock ...........................................................................................1-10 Back Monitor Selector ..........................................................1-10 Menu Key ..................................................................................1-11 Optional Function Key .........................................................1-11 Return to Basic Screen Key ................................................1-11 Alarm Light ..............................................................................1-11 Optional Function Display ................................................1-11 Coolant Temperature Gauge .............................................1-12 Operating Status Icon Display ..........................................1-12 Alarm Occurrence Screen ..........................................................1-17 Contents of Alarms ......................................................................1-19 Clock Setting ..................................................................................1-21 Attachment Selection (Only Machines Equipped with Optional Parts) .........1-22 Pump 2 Flow Rate Adjustment (Only Machines Equipped with Optional Parts) .........1-25 Displaying Operating Conditions ...........................................1-26 Fuel Rate Display/No Display ...................................................1-27 Back Monitor Settings ................................................................1-35 Maintenance Settings .................................................................1-42 Mail (Optional) ...............................................................................1-47 Language Settings .......................................................................1-49 Switch Panel ...................................................................................1-51 Engine Control Dial ......................................................................1-52 Auto-idle Switch ...........................................................................1-52 Power Mode Switch ....................................................................1-53 Travel Mode Switch .....................................................................1-53