Genie GTH-844, GTH-842, GTH-644 manual Placing a Load

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OPERATION

PLACING A LOAD

WARNING

Do not sway the machine with the boom angle indicator arrow

(B)at more than 0 degrees. By doing so you could cause a roll over hazard which may result in injury or death.

DANGER

Always apply the parking brake by toggling the parking brake switch (C) forward before lifting and/or placing a load. Failure to do so could allow the machine to roll over which may result in injury or death.

CAUTION

Always bring the machine to a complete stop before applying the parking brake (C). Failure to do so will damage the parking brake disc packs, which may void the axle warranty.

Before placing a load, the frame should be leveled. This can be done by the use of the switch labeled sway control (D) located on the forward side of the right arm rest. The frame sway control is used in conjunction with the machine level indicator

(E)located in the center of the cross support that the interior rear view mirror is mounted on. The sway control switch is either toggled left or right depending on the particular require- ment. Adjust the sway control (D) until the indicator ball on the level gauge (E) is on the 0 degree mark.

WARNING

Always ensure that the machine level indicator (E) is at zero (0) degrees before raising the boom. Raising the boom with an unlevel machine may cause the machine to overturn, resulting in injury or death.

WARNING

Use the frame sway control to level the machine only when the boom angle indicator (B) is at 0 degrees or less. Using the frame sway control when the angle indicator is more than 0 degrees may cause the machine to overturn, resulting in injury

or death.

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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 OperatorWelding Precautions Hand Holds and StepsRefueling Hydraulic Safety Service Tires SafelyFluids Under Pressure Practice Safe Maintenance Boom SafetyUSE 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