Terex Genie GS30MD-101 Operator's Manual page 18

Operator's Manual
Work Area Safety
Bodily Injury Hazard
Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or
air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate
and/or burn skin.
Improper contact with components under any
cover will cause serious injury. Only trained
maintenance personnel should access
compartments. Access by the operator is only
advised when performing a pre-operation
inspection. All compartments must remain closed
and secured during operation.
Explosion and Fire Hazards
Do not operate the machine or charge the battery
in hazardous locations or locations where
potentially flammable or explosive gases or
particles may be present.
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 machine.
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Component Damage Hazards
Do not use any battery charger greater than 24V to
charge the batteries.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Battery Safety
Burn Hazards
Do not expose the batteries or the charger to water
or rain during charging.
Explosion Hazards
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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.
Keep sparks, flames, and
lighted tobacco away from
batteries. Batteries emit
explosive gas.
The battery tray should
remain open during the
entire charging cycle.
Do not contact the battery
terminals or the cable
clamps with tools that may
cause sparks.
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