Explosion And Fire Hazards; Damaged Machine Hazards; Component Damage Hazards; Battery Safety - Genie Z-135/70 Operator's Manual

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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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Component Damage Hazards

Do not use any battery or charger greater than 12V
to jump-start the engine. Apply jumper cables to the
starter and controls battery, not the auxiliary power
batteries.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding
unless the machine is equipped with the weld line
to platform option and it is properly connected.

Battery Safety

Burn Hazards
Explosion Hazard
Electrocution Hazard
Avoid contact with electrical terminals.
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Work Area Safety
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.
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