Genie GTH-842, GTH-844, GTH-644 manual Hydraulic Safety, Fluids Under Pressure, Service Tires Safely

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GENERAL SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES

HYDRAULIC SAFETY

WARNING

Hot hydraulic oil can cause severe burns. DO NOT work on the hydraulic system if the oil temperature exceeds

120 degrees F. (49 degrees C).

Before ANYONE works on the hydraulic system:

A

1. Lower the boom to the horizontal position.

2.Support the boom to avoid unintentional lowering.

3.Shutdown the engine.

4.Remove the key from the ignition.

5.Clean the area around the oil reservoir cap (A).

FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE

WARNING

Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and can cause serious personal injury.

Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks.

DO NOT use hands. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, be sure to relieve all line pressure. Before applying pressure to the system, be sure that all connections are tight. DO NOT apply pressure to a damaged line, hose or fitting.

If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. Proper medical treatment must be administered immediately. A serious infection or reaction can result without proper medical treatment.

SERVICE TIRES SAFELY

WARNING

An improperly mounted over-pressurized tire can result in tire explosion causing possible personal injury. An inflation cage or other safety device must be used during tire inflation.

DO NOT attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. If you do not have the proper qualifications to perform the job have your dealer or qualified repair service perform the repair.

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Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Section Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Table of Contents Introduction Rough Terrain Fork Lift SafetyStandards Standards and SymbolsTraining and Knowledge SafetyOperators Responsibilities Managements Responsibilities Maintenance and Repair Operation Safety Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Section General Safety General Safety Accident Prevention General Safety ProceduresSafety Alert Symbol OperatorHand Holds and Steps Welding PrecautionsRefueling Service Tires Safely Hydraulic SafetyFluids Under Pressure Boom Safety Practice Safe MaintenanceUSE Seat Belt Avoid Electrical Power Lines Jump Starting Jump StartingProper Load Chart USE Letter Visible 8000 lbs General Safety Section Controls and Instruments Controls and Instruments Operators Compartment Controls and InstrumentsJoystick Control Functions Joystick Control Functions Button Pushed LOW Service Brake Pressure Light Service BrakesParking Brake Frame Sway Control Hydraulic Pump Destroke Button GaugesTransmission SteeringFront Axle Differential Lock Controls and Instruments Section Operation Operation Operation Operation and Safety GuidelinesBefore Starting the Engine Starting the Engine Operation Before Operating the Forklift Operation Operation Operation Transporting a Load Operation Placing a Load Operation GTH-644, GTH-842, GTH-844 Operation Section Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Procedures Before Servicing General Safety PracticesFluid Under Pressure Scheduledmaintenance Daily MaintenanceCheck Hydraulic OIL Level Section Material Safety Data Material Safety Data Material Safety Data Sheets Msds Material Safety DataCalifornia California Proposition 65 Warnings