Personal Safety - Genie S-105 Service Manual

Section 1 - Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES

Personal Safety

Any person working on or around a machine must
be aware of all known safety hazards. Personal
safety and the continued safe operation of the
machine should be your top priority.
Read each procedure thoroughly. This manual and
the decals on the machine, use signal words to
identify the following:
Safety alert symbol—used to alert
personnel to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Used to indicate the presence of
an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Used to indicate the presence of a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
With safety alert symbol—used to
indicate the presence of a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may cause
minor or moderate injury.
Used to indicate the presence of a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
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placing loads. Always wear approved steel-toed
shoes.
Workplace Safety
gases and engine fuels. Always have an approved
fire extinguisher within easy reach.
debris that could get into machine components and
cause damage.
weight to be lifted. Use only chains or straps that
are in good condition and of ample capacity.
may fail if they are used a second time.
S-100 • S-105 • S-120 • S-125
Be sure to wear protective eye wear and
other protective clothing if the situation
warrants it.
Be aware of potential crushing hazards
such as moving parts, free swinging or
unsecured components when lifting or
Be sure to keep sparks, flames and
lighted tobacco away from flammable
and combustible materials like battery
Be sure that all tools and working areas
are properly maintained and ready for
use. Keep work surfaces clean and free of
Be sure any forklift, overhead crane or
other lifting or supporting device is fully
capable of supporting and stabilizing the
Be sure that fasteners intended for one
time use (i.e., cotter pins and self-locking
nuts) are not reused. These components
Be sure to properly dispose of old oil or
other fluids. Use an approved container.
Please be environmentally safe.
Be sure that your workshop or work area
is properly ventilated and well lit.
June 2011
Part No. 102916