Genie S-40 Operator's Manual page 13

Eight Edition • First Printing
Do not depend on the tilt alarm as a level indicator.
The tilt alarm sounds in the platform only when the
machine is on a severe slope.
If the tilt alarm sounds when the platform is raised,
use extreme caution. The Machine Not Level
indicator light will come on and the drive function in
one or both directions will not operate. Identify the
condition of the boom on the slope as shown
below. Follow the steps to lower the boom before
moving to a firm, level surface. Do not rotate the
boom while lowering.
If the tilt alarm sounds with the
platform uphill:
1 Lower the boom.
2 Retract the boom.
If the tilt alarm sounds with the
platform downhill:
1 Retract the boom.
2 Lower the boom.
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Do not raise or extend the
boom unless the machine
is on a firm, level surface.
S-40 • S-45
Work Area Safety
Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty
winds. Do not increase the surface area of the
platform or the load. Increasing the area exposed
to the wind will decrease machine stability.
Do not drive the machine on or near uneven terrain,
unstable surfaces or other hazardous conditions
with the boom raised or extended.
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Do not raise the boom
when wind speeds may
exceed 12.5 m/s. If wind
speeds exceed 12.5 m/s
when the boom is raised,
lower the boom and do
not continue to operate
the machine.
Use extreme care and
slow speeds while driving
the machine in the
stowed position across
uneven terrain, debris,
unstable or slippery
surfaces and near holes
and drop-offs.
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