Genie GS-1530 Operator's Manual page 8

Operator's Manual
General Safety
Safety signs and locations
DANGER
Crushing hazard
Contact with
moving parts will
result in death or
Keep away from moving
serious injury.
parts.
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DANGER
Electrocution Hazard
Death or injury can result from contacting electric power
lines.
Always contact the electric power line owner. The electric
power shall be disconnected or the power lines moved or
insulated before machine operations begin.
WARNING
Crushing hazard.
Lowering the outriggers or
tires onto a person's foot can
result in serious injury.
Keep clear of outriggers and
tires before lowering.
WARNING
Compartment access
Only trained maintenance personnel
is restricted.
should access compartments. Access
Contact with
by operator is only advised when
components under
performing Pre-operation Inspection. All
any cover may result
compartments must remain closed and
in serious injury.
secured during operation.
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Maintain required clearance.
Line voltage Required clearance
0 to 50KV 10 ft 3.05 m
50KV to 200KV 15 ft 4.60 m
200KV to 350KV 20 ft 6.10 m
350KV to 500KV 25 ft 7.62 m
500KV to 750KV 35 ft 10.67 m
750KV to 1000KV 45 ft 13.72 m
Failure to read, understand and obey the safety rules will result in death or serious injury.
The operator is responsible for safe machine operation.
This includes:
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the work place.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
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DANGER
Engage
safety arm
Crushing Hazard
before
Death or serious injury can
performing
result from contact with
maintenance
moving scissor arms.
or repair.
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WARNING
Injection Hazard
Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate skin, causing serious injury.
Relieve pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines. Keep away from leaks
and pin holes. Use a piece of cardboard
or paper to search for leaks. Do not use
hand.
Fluid injected into skin must be
surgically removed within a few hours
by a doctor familiar with this type of
injury or gangrene will result.
WARNING
Crushing hazard.
Lowering the outriggers or
tires onto a person's foot can
result in serious injury.
Keep clear of outriggers and
tires before lowering.
DANGER
Tip-over hazard.
Raising the
platform or
driving the
machine with
Close chassis trays
chassis trays
before raising the
open will result
platform or driving
in death or
the machine.
serious injury.
Do not operate unless:
You read, understand and obey:
- manufacturer's instructions and safety rules — safety
and operator's manuals and decals
- employer's safety rules
- applicable governmental regulations
You are properly trained to safely operate this machine.
Part No. 227286
See service
manual.
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