hitachi — Hitachi Hydraulic Excavator Manual (EN)

GETTING ON / OFF THE MACHINE GETTING ON / OFF THE MACHINE For safety, steps and handrails are provided at various places on the machine. Use them when getting on/off the machine and when inspecting/servicing. WARNING: • When you get on and off the machine, always maintain a three point contact with the steps and handrails and face the machine. Never jump on or off the machine. Never mount or dismount a moving machine. Be careful of slippery conditions on platforms, steps, and handrails when leaving the machine. • Never use the steps or handrails when slinging the cab and/or base machine, or when securing the machine on the track or trailer with wire ropes for the transportation.

Doing so may break the steps or handrails, causing serious injury. M1JB-01-001 M1JB-01-002 1-2