Welder Safety; Weld Line To Platform Safety; Lockout After Each Use - Genie Z-135/70 Operator's Manual

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Welder Safety

Read, understand and obey all warnings and
instructions provided with the welding power unit.
Do not connect weld leads or cables unless the
welding power unit is turned off at the platform
controls.
Do not operate unless the weld cables are properly
connected and the welder is properly grounded.
The weight of the welder will reduce the rated
platform capacity and must be factored into the
total platform load. The welder power supply weighs
75 lbs / 34 kg.
Do not operate the welder unless a fire extinguisher
is immediately available for instant use, per OSHA
regulation 1926.352(d).
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Weld Line to Platform Safety

Read, understand and obey all warnings and
instructions provided with the welding power unit.
Do not connect weld leads or cables unless the
welding power unit is turned off at the platform
controls.
Do not operate unless the weld cables are properly
connected.
Connect the positive lead to the twist-lock
connector at the turntable and platform.
Clamp the negative lead to the ground post at the
turntable and platform.

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.
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