Avoid Tipping - Hitachi EH1100-3 Workshop Manual

Rigid dump truck
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AVOID TIPPING

Keep the rigid dump truck a safe distance from the edge of
cliffs and slide areas. There is the danger of tipping or
rolling over.
Avoid operating on the side of slopes.
Use the seat belt during operation.
When operating the rigid dump truck, both doors should be
closed at all times.
The cab is for the protection of the operator and it meets
the requirements for rollover protective structures (ROPS)
according to the adopted standard for this rigid dump truck.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JUMP CLEAR OF A TIPPING
RIGID DUMP TRUCK --- SERIOUS OR FATAL CRUSHING
INJURIES WILL RESULT.
RIGID DUMP TRUCK WILL TIP OVER FASTER THAN
YOU CAN JUMP FREE.
THEREFORE, HOLD FIRMLY ONTO THE STEERING
WHEEL IF THE RIGID DUMP TRUCK SHOULD TIP OR
ROLL OVER. DO NOT JUMP.
IMPORTANT: Never
modifications or alterations to the Rollover
Protective
welding on fire extinguisher brackets, CB
antenna
systems. Such unauthorized modifications
will affect the structural limits of the ROPS
and will void the certification and could
result in loss of protection to the operator.
The Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) has been certified
to meet specified requirements according to SAE J1040C,
SAE J231, ISO 3471 and ISO 3449.
Any planned modification or change must be reviewed in
advance by our Engineering Department to determine if the
modification or change can be made within the limits of the
certified tests.
IMPORTANT: Each person in your organization, including
management should be made aware of
these
Protective Structure (ROPS). Whenever
anyone sees a rigid dump truck's ROPS
with
changes
manufacturer should be notified in writing.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE / Safety
make
any
Structure
(ROPS)
brackets,
or
fire
rules
involving
unauthorized
modifications
both
the
customer
unauthorized
such
as;
suppression
the
Rollover
or
and
SA-12
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