Genie 97550 manual Raising and Lowering Load, Moving Machine with a Load, After Each Use

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Operator's Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Setup

Select an area that is firm, level and free of obstructions.

Follow the Setup procedures in the Function Tests section.

Raising and Lowering Load

1Center the load on the load handling attachment. See Load Capacity Charts section.

2Secure the load to the load handling attachment.

3 Raise the load by firmly

down

grasping the winch

 

handles and rotating

 

them toward the mast.

 

Do not allow the cable

up

to wind unevenly onto

 

the drum.

 

4Lower the load by firmly grasping the winch handles and rotating them away from the mast. After lowering to the desired position, turn the winch handles toward the mast (raise the load) 1/4 turn to set the brakes

Moving Machine with a Load

It is best to move the machine on the worksite with no load. Moving a raised load should be restricted to positioning for loading and unloading. If it is necessary to move the machine with a raised load, understand and obey the following safety rules:

·Make sure the area is level and clear of obstructions

·Make sure the load is centered on the load handling attachment

·Make sure the load is secured to the load handling attachment

·Avoid sudden starts and stops

·Travel with the load in the lowest possible position

·Keep personnel away from the machine and load

After Each Use

To prepare the Genie Superlift for storage, follow the Setup procedure in reverse order.

Select a safe storage location - firm level surface, weather protected, clear of obstruction and traffic.

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