Genie GTH-842, GTH-844, GTH-644 manual Operation

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OPERATION

PLACING A LOAD

A

DANGER

Traveling with a reading of more than 0 degress on the boom angle indicator arrow (A) may cause a rollover hazard.

Gradually move the 4-way controller towards the letter (B) to lift the load vertically. Hold the controller back until the required height has been achieved.

Gradually move the 4-way controller towards the letter (E) to bring the load DOWN and OUT into final position. Lower the load until the weight is completely off the forks.

Gradually move the 4-way controller towards the letter (F) to bring the boom UP and IN. This will bring the forks out of the load. Once the forks are clear of the load the boom can be lowered.

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Contents

Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Section Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Table of Contents Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety IntroductionStandards and Symbols StandardsSafety Training and KnowledgeOperators 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 General Safety Procedures Safety Alert SymbolOperator Accident PreventionHand 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 Controls and Instruments Operators CompartmentJoystick Control Functions Joystick Control Functions Button Pushed Service Brakes LOW Service Brake Pressure LightParking Brake Frame Sway Control Gauges Hydraulic Pump Destroke ButtonSteering TransmissionFront Axle Differential Lock Controls and Instruments Section Operation Operation Operation and Safety Guidelines OperationBefore 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 General Safety Practices Before ServicingFluid Under Pressure Daily Maintenance ScheduledmaintenanceCheck Hydraulic OIL Level Section Material Safety Data Material Safety Data Material Safety Data Material Safety Data Sheets MsdsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings California