SAFETY 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. SA-003 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. 003-E01B-0003 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-extinguish- er 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. 004-E01A-0437 SA-437 S-2