Genie GS-2668RT Operator's Manual page 15

Fifth Edition · Second Printing
Explosion and Fire Hazards
Do not start the engine if you smell or detect liquid
petroleum gas (LPG), gasoline, diesel fuel or other
explosive substances.
Do not refuel the machine with the engine running.
Refuel the machine and charge the battery only in
an open, well-ventilated area away from sparks,
flames and lighted tobacco.
Do not operate the machine in hazardous locations
or locations where potentially flammable or
explosive gases or particles may be present.
Do not spray ether into engines equipped with glow
plugs.
Damaged Machine Hazards
Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection of the
machine and test all functions before each work
shift. Immediately tag and remove from service a
damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Be sure all maintenance has been performed as
specified in this manual and the appropriate Genie
service manual.
Be sure all decals are in place and legible.
Be sure the operator's, safety and responsibilities
manuals are complete, legible and in the storage
container located on the platform.
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Crushing Hazards
Keep hands and limbs out of scissors.
Use common sense and planning when operating
the machine with the controller from the ground.
Maintain safe distances between the operator, the
machine and fixed objects.
Maintain a firm grasp on the platform rail when
pulling the rail pins. Do not allow the platform guard
rails to fall.
Outrigger Safety
Tip-over Hazards
Do not lower the outriggers unless the machine is
on a firm surface. Avoid drop-offs, holes, unstable
or slippery surfaces and other possible hazardous
conditions.
When the auto level function is not being used and
the outriggers are being lowered individually, the
steer-end outriggers must be lowered first.
Do not raise the platform unless the machine is
level. Do not set the machine up on a surface
where it cannot be leveled using only the
outriggers.
Do not raise the platform unless all four outriggers
are properly lowered, the footpads are in firm
contact with the ground and the machine is level.
Do not adjust the outriggers while the platform is
raised.
Do not drive while the outriggers are lowered.
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