Genie GS-2668 DC - Manual (Page 8)

6 Genie GS-2668 DC and Genie GS-3268 DC Part No. 82750
Operator's Manual Third Edition • Third Printing
SAFETY RULES
Explosion and Fire Hazards
Do not operate the machine in hazardous locations
or locations where potentially flammable or
explosive gases or particles may be present.
Damaged Machine Hazards
Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection of the
machine and test all functions before each work
shift. Immediately tag and remove from service a
damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Be sure all maintenance has been performed as
specified in this manual and the appropriate service
manual.
Be sure all decals are in place and legible.
Be sure the operator’s, safety and responsibilities
manuals are complete, legible and in the storage
container located on the platform.
Crushing Hazards
Keep hands and limbs out of scissors.
Use common sense and planning when operating
the machine with the controller from the ground.
Maintain safe distances between the operator, the
machine and fixed objects.
Maintain a firm grasp on the platform rail when
pulling the snap pin. Do not allow the platform guard
rails to fall.
Decal Legend
Genie product decals use symbols, color coding
and signal words to identify the following:
Safety alert symbol—used to alert
personnel to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Red—used to indicate the
presence of an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Orange—used to indicate the
presence of a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Yellow with safety alert symbol—
used to indicate the presence of a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may cause
minor or moderate injury.
Yellow without safety alert
symbol—used to indicate the
presence of a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property
damage.
Green—used to indicate operation
or maintenance information.