INTRODUCTION
© 2007 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
All rights reserved.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and service your machine correctly. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
This standard specification machine can be
operated under the following conditions without being
modified.
Atmospheric Temperature: 20pC to 40pC (4pF to
104pF)
Altitude: 0 m to 1500 m (0 ft to 4900 ft)
In case the machine is used under conditions other
than described above, consult your nearest Hitachi
dealer.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of your machine and should remain with the
machine when you sell it.
This machine is of metric design. Measurements in
this manual are metric. Use only metric hardware and
tools as specified.
SI Units (International System of Units) are used in
this manual.
For reference MKS system units and English units
are also indicated in parentheses after the SI units.
Example : 24.5 MPa (250 kgf/cm2, 3560 psi)
Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by
facing in the direction of forward travel.
Write product identification numbers in the
Machine Numbers section. Accurately record all the
numbers to help in tracing the machine should it be
stolen. Your dealer also needs these numbers when
you order parts. If this manual is kept on the machine,
also file the identification numbers in a secure place off
the machine.
Use only diesel fuel with quality specified in JIS
K-2204, EN-590, ASTM D-975, GOST R52368 or
GB252.
Failure to use diesel fuel with quality as specified
above may allow the engine to emit exhaust gas which
cleanness can not conform to the requests in various
relevant regulations. In addition, serious damage to
the engine may result. Consult with your authorized
dealer for detailed information.
Warranty is provided as a part of Hitachi's support
program for customers who operate and maintain their
equipment as described in this manual. The warranty
is explained on the warranty certificate which you
should have rec