Genie GR-20, GR-15, GR-12 manual Fall Hazards, Collision Hazards

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Operator's Manual

 

 

 

 

Do not use batteries that weigh less than the original equipment. Batteries are used as counterweight and are critical to machine stability. Each battery must weigh 28 kg.

Do not use the machine as a crane.

Do not push the machine or other objects with the platform.

Do not contact adjacent structures with the platform.

Do not tie the platform to adjacent structures.

Fall Hazards

The guard rail system provides fall protection. If occupants of the platform are required to wear personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) due to job site or employer rules, PFPE equipment and its use shall be in accordance with the PFPE manufacturer’s instructions and applicable governmental requirements.

Do not sit, stand or climb on the platform guard rails. Maintain a firm footing on the platform floor at all times.

Do not climb down from the platform when raised.

Keep the platform floor clear of debris.

Lower the platform mid-rail bar or close the platform entry gate before operating.

SAFETY RULES

Collision Hazards

Be aware of limited sight distance and blind spots when driving or operating.

Be aware of the extended platform position when moving the machine.

Operators must comply

with employer, job site and governmental rules regarding use of personal protective quipment.

Check the work area for overhead obstructions or other possible hazards.

Be aware of crushing hazards when grasping the platform guard rail.

Observe and use the color-coded direction arrows

on the platform controls and platform decal plate for drive and steer functions.

No stunt driving or horseplay while operating a machine.

Part No. 97779

GR-12GR-15GR-20

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Contents Operator’s Manual Contact us ContentsDo Not Operate Unless Safety RulesAWP and fiberglass platform Electrocution HazardsMaximum capacity GR-12 and GR-15 Standard platform Stock Picker platformMaximum slope rating, stowed position Maximum capacity GR-20 Standard platformMaximum side slope rating Stowed position Maximum allowable manual force Collision Hazards Fall HazardsDamaged Machine Hazards Crushing HazardComponent Damage Hazard Explosion and Fire HazardLifting Hazard Battery Safety Burn HazardsExplosion Hazards Tip-over HazardDecal Legend Page Platform Controls ControlsGround Control Panel Fundamentals Pre-operation InspectionPRE-OPERATION Inspection Pre-operation InspectionObserve and Obey MaintenanceMaintenance Symbols Legend Hydraulic oil specificationsCheck the Batteries Scheduled MaintenanceFunction Tests At the Platform Controls At the Ground ControlsTest Drive and Braking Test the SteeringTest the Tilt Sensor Operation Test the Pothole Guards Test Limited Drive SpeedWorkplace Inspection Workplace InspectionOnly use the machine as it was intended Operating InstructionsOperation From Platform Emergency StopAuxiliary Lowering Operation From GroundDriving on a slope To Reduce Drive SpeedOperation From Ground with Controller Error Indicator displayBattery Level Indicator To Extend and Retract Platform if equippedStandard Batteries Battery and Charger Instructions Observe and ObeyMaintenance free batteries To Charge BatteriesBrake Release Operation Transport and Lifting InstructionsSecuring to Truck or Trailer for Transit Loading the Machine With a CraneSecuring the Chassis Description Quantity DecalsDecals Inspection for Decals with Symbols Stock Picker Platform Decals Floor loading information SpecificationsGR-12 Drive speedsGR-15 SpecificationsGR-20 Platform dimensions, all models length x width Genie Scandinavia