Battery Safety - Genie Z-45/25 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual
Work Area Safety
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.
Component Damage Hazards
Do not use any battery or charger greater than 12V
to jump-start the engine.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Do not operate the machine in locations where
extremely high magnetic fields may be present.

Battery Safety

Burn Hazards
Batteries contain acid.
Always wear protective
clothing and eye wear when
working with batteries.
Avoid spilling or contacting
battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking
soda and water.
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Explosion Hazards
Electrocution Hazard
Avoid contact with electrical terminals.
Lockout After Each Use
1 Select a safe parking location–firm level
surface, clear of obstruction and traffic.
2 Retract and lower the boom to the stowed
position.
3 Rotate the turntable so that the boom is
between the non-steer wheels.
4 Turn the key switch to the off position and
remove the key to secure from unauthorized
use.
5 Chock the wheels.
Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J • Z-51/30J
Sixth Edition • Second Printing
Keep sparks, flames and
lighted tobacco away from
batteries. Batteries emit
explosive gas.
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