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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate this machine. This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the machine at all times. If you have any questions, call Genie Industries. Contents Page Introduction ..............1 Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions ....

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Second Edition • Second Printing Introduction Owners, Users and Operators: Genie appreciates your choice of our machine for your application. Our number one priority is user safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts. We feel that you make a major contribution to...
  • Page 4 Second Edition • Second Printing Introduction Hazard Classification Intended Use Genie uses symbols, color coding and signal words This machine is intended to be used only to lift to identify the following: personnel, along with their tools and materials to an aerial work site.

  • Page 5: Symbol And Hazard Pictorials Definitions

    Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Crush Hazard Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard Explosion Hazard Electrocution Hazard Fall Hazard Crush Hazard Tip-over Hazard Tip-over Hazard Tip-over Hazard Tip-over Hazard Tip-over Hazard Electrocution Maximum Manual Maximum Wind Hazard Force Speed...
  • Page 6 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Lanyard Wheel load Voltage rating for Pressure rating for Have fire power to platform air line to platform extinguisher near. attachment point Replace tires with Avoid contact. Replace platform Tie-down Tie-down same tire.

  • Page 7: General Safety

    Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing General Safety Safety signs and locations Part No. T107112 S-60 HC...
  • Page 8 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing General Safety Safety signs and locations S-60 HC Part No. T107112...
  • Page 9 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing General Safety Safety signs and locations Part No. T107112 S-60 HC...

  • Page 10: Personal Safety

    Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Personal Safety Fall Protection Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is required when operating this machine. Occupants must wear a safety belt or harness in accordance with governmental regulations. Attach the lanyard to the anchor provided in the platform. Operators must comply with employer, job site and governmental rules regarding the use of personal protective equipment.

  • Page 11: Work Area Safety

    Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Do not operate the machine during lightning or Electrocution Hazards storms. This machine is not electrically insulated and will Do not use the machine as a ground for welding. not provide protection from contact with or proximity to electrical current.
  • Page 12 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Do not raise or extend the boom unless the Do not raise the boom when wind speeds may machine is on a firm, level surface. exceed 12.5 m/s. If wind speeds exceed 12.5 m/s when the boom is raised, lower the boom and do Do not depend on the tilt alarm as a level indicator.
  • Page 13 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Do not push off or pull Do not transport tools and materials unless they are toward any object outside evenly distributed and can be safely handled by of the platform. person(s) in the platform.
  • Page 14 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Fall Hazards Collision Hazards Occupants must wear a Be aware of limited sight safety belt or harness in distance and blind spots accordance with when driving or operating. governmental regulations. Be aware of the boom position and tailswing when Attach the lanyard to the rotating the turntable.
  • Page 15 Bodily Injury Hazard Be sure all maintenance has been performed as Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or specified in this manual and the appropriate Genie air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate service manual.
  • Page 16 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Weld Line to Platform Safety Pipe Cradle Safety Read, understand and obey all warnings and Read, understand and obey all warnings and instructions provided with the welding power unit. instructions provided with the pipe cradles. Do not connect weld leads or cables unless the Do not exceed the rated platform capacity.
  • Page 17 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Panel Cradle Safety Read, understand and obey all warnings and instructions provided with the panel cradles. Do not exceed the rated platform capacity. The combined weight of the cradles, panels, occupants, tools and any other equipment must not exceed rated capacity.
  • Page 18 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Lockout After Each Use Battery Safety 1 Select a safe parking location—firm level Burn Hazards surface, clear of obstruction and traffic. Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective 2 Retract and lower the boom to the stowed clothing and eye wear when working with batteries.

  • Page 19: Legend

    Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Legend 1 Non-steer tire 2 Steer tire 3 Ground controls 4 Boom 5 Platform controls 6 Platform 7 Lanyard anchorage point 8 Sliding mid rail 9 Manual storage container 10 Foot switch Part No. T107112 S-60 HC...

  • Page 20: Controls

    Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Controls Platform Control Panel 9 Not used 10 Red Emergency Stop button 1 Horn button 11 Dual axis proportional control handle for drive 2 Platform level switch and steer functions 3 Platform rotate switch OR Proportional control handle for drive function and thumb rocker for steer function 4 Restricted range of motion indicator light...
  • Page 21 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Controls 15 Engine idle (rpm) select switch · Turtle: foot switch activated low idle · Rabbit: foot switch activated high idle 16 Engine start switch 17 Gasoline/LPG models: Fuel select switch 18 Machine malfunction indicator light 19 Platform overload indicator light 20 Thumb rocker for boom extend/retract 21 Dual axis proportional control handle for boom...
  • Page 22 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Controls Platform Control Panel 7 Machine not level indicator light (if equipped) The machine not level indicator light will come 1 Horn button on when the tilt alarm sounds. Push the horn button and the horn will sound. 8 Generator switch (if equipped) Release the horn button and the horn will stop.
  • Page 23 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Controls 12 Drive enable switch 17 Gasoline/LPG models: Fuel select switch To drive when the drive enable light is on, hold Move the fuel select switch to the gasoline the drive enable switch to either side and slowly position to select gasoline.
  • Page 24 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Controls STOP Ground Control Panel Hour meter Emergency power switch Platform level switch Key switch for ground/off/ Boom up/down switch Platform rotate switch platform selection Boom extend/retract switch Turntable rotate switch Gasoline/LPG models: Fuel Function enable button select switch Not used...
  • Page 25 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Controls 6 Check engine light Ground Control Panel Light on and engine stopped: Tag the machine Refer to Ground Control Panel Illustration. and remove from service. 1 Hour meter Light on and engine still running: Contact service personnel within 24 hours.
  • Page 26 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Controls 11 Not used 17 Boom up/down switch 12 Not used Move the boom up/down switch up and the boom will raise. Move the boom up/down switch 13 Machine malfunction indicator light down and the boom will lower. Light on indicates all functions have stopped.

  • Page 27: Inspections

    Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections Pre-operation Inspection Fundamentals It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a pre-operation inspection and routine maintenance. The pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection Do Not Operate Unless: performed by the operator prior to each work shift. The inspection is designed to discover if anything You learn and practice the principles of safe is apparently wrong with a machine before the...
  • Page 28 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections Pre-operation Inspection Nuts, bolts and other fasteners Be sure that the operator’s, safety and responsibilities manuals are complete, legible Platform entry mid-rail or gate and in the storage container located in the Check entire machine for: platform.
  • Page 29 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections Function Test Fundamentals The function tests are designed to discover any malfunctions before the machine is put into service. The operator must follow the step-by-step instructions to test all machine functions. A malfunctioning machine must never be used. If Do Not Operate Unless: malfunctions are discovered, the machine must be tagged and removed from service.
  • Page 30 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections 1 Select a test area that is firm, level and free of 8 Push and hold the function enable button and obstruction. activate each boom and platform function toggle switch. At the Ground Controls Result: All boom and platform functions should 2 Turn the key switch to ground control.
  • Page 31 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections Test Emergency Controls Test the Foot Switch 12 Turn the key switch to ground control and shut 19 Push in the platform red Emergency Stop button the engine off. to the off position. 13 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the 20 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to on position.
  • Page 32 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections Test the Steering Test the Oscillating Axle (if equipped) 26 Press down the foot switch. 32 Start the engine from the platform controls. 27 Press the thumb rocker switch on top of the drive control handle in the direction indicated by 33 Drive the right steer tire up onto a 15.2 cm block the blue triangle on the control panel OR slowly...
  • Page 33 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections 39 Move and hold the drive enable toggle switch to Test Limited Drive Speed either side and slowly move the drive control 40 Press down the foot switch. handle off center. 41 Raise the boom to just above horizontal. Result: The drive function should operate.
  • Page 34 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections Test Emergency Controls 46 Shut off the engine. 47 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position. 48 Press down the foot switch. 49 Simultaneously hold the emergency power switch on and activate each function control handle or toggle switch.
  • Page 35 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections Workplace Inspection Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations: · drop-offs or holes · bumps, floor obstructions or debris Do Not Operate Unless: · sloped surfaces You learn and practice the principles of safe ·...
  • Page 36 Platform Control Panel 82472 Label - Crushing Hazard 229744 Label - Wheel Load, S-60 HC 82473 Label - Compartment Access 1000199 Cosmetic - Genie S-60 HC 82487 Label - Read the Manual 82548 Label - Platform Rotate S-60 HC Part No. T107112...
  • Page 37 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections Ground Controls Side Platform Drive Chassis Engine Side Shading indicates decal is hidden from view, i.e. under covers Part No. T107112 S-60 HC...

  • Page 38: Operating Instructions

    Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Fundamentals The Operating Instructions section provides instructions for each aspect of machine operation. It is the operator's responsibility to follow all the safety rules and instructions in the operator's, safety and responsibilities manuals. Do Not Operate Unless: Using the machine for anything other than lifting personnel, along with their tools and materials, to...
  • Page 39 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Starting the Engine In extreme cold conditions, -18°C and below, machines should be equipped with optional cold start kits. Attempting to start the engine when 1 At the ground controls, turn the temperatures are below -18°C may require the use key switch to the desired position.
  • Page 40 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Operation from Ground To Position Platform 1 Press down the foot switch. 1 Turn the key switch to ground control. 2 Slowly move the appropriate function control 2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to handle or toggle switch according to the the on position.
  • Page 41 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Driving on a slope Lay the piece of wood on the slope. Determine the uphill, downhill and side slope ratings At the downhill end, lay the level on the top edge of for the machine and determine the slope grade.
  • Page 42 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Drive Enable Generator (if equipped) Light on indicates that the To operate the generator, move the generator boom has moved just past toggle switch to the on position. The engine will either non-steer wheel and continue to run but no drive or platform functions drive function has been...
  • Page 43 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Unrestricted and restricted Unrestricted and restricted range of motion range of motion Determine the weight of all occupants, equipment and materials in the platform. Refer to the load chart on this page or on the machine to determine the available working range of motion.

  • Page 44: Transport And Lifting Instructions

    Genie lifts are very heavy relative to their size. See the serial label for the Be sure the winch line is properly secured to the machine weight.
  • Page 45 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Securing the Platform Securing to Truck or Trailer for Transit Place a block under the platform rotator. Do not allow the block to contact the platform cylinder. Always use the turntable rotation lock pin each time the machine is transported.
  • Page 46 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Lifting Instructions Fully lower and retract the boom. Move the jib boom parallel with the ground. Remove all loose items on the machine. Use the turntable rotation lock to secure the turntable.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Maintenance Check the Engine Oil Level Maintaining the proper engine oil level is essential to good engine performance and service life. Operating the machine with an improper oil level Observe and Obey: can damage engine components. Only routine maintenance items specified in this Note: Check the oil level with the engine off.
  • Page 48 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Maintenance Check the Hydraulic Oil Level Check the Engine Coolant Level - Liquid Cooled Models Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level is essential to machine operation. Improper hydraulic Maintaining the engine coolant at the proper level is oil levels can damage hydraulic components.
  • Page 49 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Maintenance Check the Batteries Proper battery condition is essential to good engine performance and operational safety. Improper fluid levels or damaged cables and connections can result in engine component damage and hazardous conditions. Electrocution hazard.
  • Page 50 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance performed quarterly, annually and every two years must be completed by a person trained and qualified to perform maintenance on this machine according to the procedures found in the service manual for this machine.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    12.2 m/40 sec Note: Floor loading information is approximate and Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie does not incorporate different option configurations. It policy. Product specifications are subject to change should be used only with adequate safety factors.
  • Page 52 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Specifications S-60 HC Range of Motion Chart less than 567 kg less than 340 kg S-60 HC Part No. T107112...
  • Page 53 Genie North America Phone 425.881.1800 Toll Free USA and Canada 800.536.1800 Fax 425.883.3475 Genie Australia Pty Ltd. Phone +61 7 3375 1660 Fax +61 7 3375 1002 Genie Scandinavia Genie China Phone +46 31 575100 Fax +...

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