Electrocution hazards, Bodily injury hazards, Improper use hazard – Genie GL-12 User Manual

Page 5: Damaged machine hazards, Crushing hazard, Lifting hazard

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Part No. 35566

Genie Lift

3

Operator's Manual

First Edition • Sixth Printing

SAFETY RULES

Electrocution Hazards

This machine is not electrically insulated and will
not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.

Maintain safe distances away from electrical power
lines and apparatus in accordance with applicable
governmental regulations and the following chart.

Allow for mast movement and electrical line sway
or sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.

Keep away from the machine if it contacts
energized power lines. Personnel must not touch or
operate the machine until power lines are shut off.

Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.

Bodily Injury Hazards

Do not grasp the cable.

Keep hands and fingers away from the pulleys,
carriage and other potential pinch points.

Do not place arms, hands or fingers through the
frame.

Voltage

Minimum Safe
Approach Distance

Phase to Phase

Feet

Meters

0 to 300V

Avoid Contact

300V to 50KV

10

3.1

50KV to 200KV

15

4.6

200KV to 350KV

20

6.1

350KV to 500KV

25

7.6

500KV to 750KV

35

10.7

750KV to 1000KV

45

13.7

Improper Use Hazard

Never leave a machine unattended with a load.
Unauthorized personnel may attempt to operate the
machine without proper instruction, creating an
unsafe condition.

Damaged Machine Hazards

Do not use a damaged or
malfunctioning machine.

Do not use a machine with a
worn, frayed, kinked or damaged
cable.

Do not use a machine with less

than 4 wraps of cable on the
winch drum when the carriage is
fully lowered.

Conduct a thorough
pre-operation inspection prior to
each use.

Be sure that all decals are legible and in place.

Maintain proper lubrication on the winch. See
Genie Lift Parts and Service Manual for details. Do
not allow oil or grease on braking surfaces.

Crushing Hazard

Maintain a firm grasp on the winch handle until the
brake is locked. The brake is locked when the load
will not cause the winch handle to turn.

Lifting Hazard

Use proper lifting techniques to load or tip the
machine, or move the machine on stairs.

Do not move the machine on stairs when the
machine is equipped with the 4 point caster option.

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