Terex Genie Genie Lift Operator's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Terex Manuals
  4. Industrial Equipment
  5. Genie Genie Lift
  6. Operator's manual
Terex Genie Genie Lift Operator's Manual

Terex Genie Genie Lift Operator's Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Operator's Manual
Genie Lift
Serial Number Range
™
with
Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Second Edition
First Printing
Part No. 1314200GT

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Genie Genie Lift and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Terex Genie Genie Lift

Summary of Contents for Terex Genie Genie Lift

  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Serial Number Range Genie Lift ™ with Maintenance Information Original Instructions Second Edition First Printing Part No. 1314200GT...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NG31 6BH Copyright © 1995 by Genie Industries Second Edition: First Printing, September 2022 Genie is a registered trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc. in the U.S.A. and many other countries. Complies with EC Directive 2006/42/EC See EC Declaration of Conformity Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 ™...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Introduction About this manual Intended Use and Familiarization Guide Genie appreciates your choice of our machine for your application. Our number one priority is user The intended use of this machine is to lift material. safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts.
  • Page 4 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Introduction Related machine movement: Limitations of use: Swivel caster lock • The intended use of this machine is to lift materials to an aerial work site. • Do not raise the carriage unless the machine is Raise and lowering on a firm level surface.
  • Page 5 Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Bulletin Distribution and Contacting the Manufacturer Compliance At times it may be necessary to contact Genie. When you do, be ready to supply the model Safety of product users is of paramount number and serial number of your machine, along importance to Genie.
  • Page 6 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Introduction Safety Sign Maintenance Replace any missing or damaged safety signs. Keep operator safety in mind at all times. Use mild soap and water to clean safety signs. Do not use solvent-based cleaners because they may damage the safety sign material.
  • Page 7 Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Decal Legend Genie product decals use symbols, color coding and signal words to identify the following: Safety alert symbol—used to alert personnel to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

  • Page 8: Symbol And Hazard Pictorials Definitions

    Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Read the operator’s Read the service Crush hazard No smoking Collision hazard manual manual Fall hazard Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Electrocution hazard Damaged Machine Hazards Bodily injury hazard Side force...

  • Page 9: General Safety

    Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual General Safety General Safety ™ Part No. 1314200GT Genie Lift...
  • Page 10 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing General Safety ™ Genie Lift Part No. 1314200GT...

  • Page 11: Work Area Safety

    Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Work Area Safety Tip-over Hazards Electrocution Hazards Do not exceed the rated load capacity. See Load This machine is not electrically insulated and will Capacity Charts section. not provide protection from contact with or proximity to electrical current.
  • Page 12 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Work Area Safety Collision Hazards Do not operate the machine unless the wheel / leg / caster configuration is properly installed. Do not raise if the load is not properly centered on the forks or load platform. Prior to use, check the work area for drop-offs, holes, bumps, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces Check the work area for...
  • Page 13 Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Damaged Machine Hazards Ladder Safety Fall Hazards Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine. Do not use the ladder as scaffolding. Do not use a machine with a Do not sit on the ladder. worn, frayed, kinked or damaged cable.

  • Page 14: Legend

    Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Legend Legend Standard Base with Standard Wheels Straddle Base with Pneumatic Wheels Counterweight Base Handle 10 Carriage 18 Adjustable leg - counterweight base Loading wheels 11 Fork mounting tube 19 Caster - 5 inch swivel Upper inner frame pulley 12 Fork 20 Counterweight Base...
  • Page 15 Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Legend Straddle Base with 4 Point Casters 24 Brake (option) 25 Fork lock pin 26 Winch mounting bracket 27 Winch 28 Boom (option) 29 Load platform (option) 30 Caster, 4 inch - option A Caster, 5 inch - option B 31 Ladder snap pin 32 Ladder (option)

  • Page 16: Inspections

    Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Inspections Inspections Pre-operation Inspection Fundamentals It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a pre-operation inspection and routine maintenance. The pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection performed by the operator prior to each work shift. Do Not Operate Unless: The inspection is designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with a machine before the...
  • Page 17 Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Pre-operation Inspection Check entire machine for: ❑ Cracks in welds or structural components ❑ Be sure that the operator’s manual is ❑ Dents or damage to machine complete, legible and available for reference. ❑...
  • Page 18 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Inspections Function Test Fundamentals The function tests are designed to discover any malfunctions before the machine is put into service. The operator must follow the step-by-step instructions to test all machine functions. A malfunctioning machine must never be used. If Do Not Operate Unless: malfunctions are discovered, the machine must be tagged and removed from service.
  • Page 19 Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Function Tests Load Platform Lay the load platform onto the forks. Select a test area that is firm, level and free of hazards. Lift the front of the load platform and push it toward the carriage until the back angle is Setup under the lower fork mounting tube.
  • Page 20 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Inspections Test the Brake Operation (if equipped) Test the Winch Operation Press down on the foot pedal to lock the Note: The Genie Lift 4 does not have an inner brake. frame. Push the machine. Rotate the winch handle clockwise to raise the carriage.
  • Page 21 Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Workplace Inspection Checklist Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations: ❑ drop-offs or holes ❑ bumps, floor obstructions, or debris ❑ sloped surfaces Do Not Operate Unless: ❑ unstable or slippery surfaces ...
  • Page 22 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Inspections Inspection for Decals with Words Part No. Decal Description 35579 Notice - Max Capacity 500 lbs / Determine whether the decals on your machine 227 kg, GL-4 have words or symbols. Use the appropriate 37049 Warning - Tip-over Hazard inspection to verify that all decals are legible and...
  • Page 23 Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 35577 1280819 97547 37084 35578 35579 33468 35574 97529 35567 44754 37120 1272242 31072 37049 35575 37111 ™ Part No. 1314200GT Genie Lift...
  • Page 24 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Inspections Inspection for Decals with Part No. Decal Description Symbols 97512 Warning - Max Capacity 181 kg, GL-8 97513 Warning - Max Capacity 227 kg, GL-4 Determine whether the decals on your machine 97532 Caution - Bodily Injury Hazard have words or symbols.
  • Page 25 Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 82487 97533 97540 97511 97539 97512 97513 97539 82487 97536 97540 97532 82963 82487 1272242 97510 ™ Part No. 1314200GT Genie Lift...

  • Page 26: Operating Instructions

    Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Fundamentals The Operating Instructions section provides instructions for each aspect of machine operation. It is the operator’s responsibility to follow all the safety rules and instructions in the operator’s, safety and responsibilities manuals.
  • Page 27 Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Setup Moving Machine with a Load Select an area that is firm, level and free of It is best to move the machine on the work site obstructions. with no load. Moving a raised load should be restricted to positioning for loading and unloading.
  • Page 28 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Operating Instructions Moving Machine on Stairs After Each Use It is best to move the machine on stairs using the To prepare the machine for storage, remove the optional stair glides. Moving the machine on stairs forks and legs and reverse the winch handle.

  • Page 29: Transport And Lifting Instructions

    Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Transport and Lifting Instructions Lifting Instructions The number of people required to load and unload a machine is dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to: •...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Maintenance Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance performed commissioning, quarterly, annually and every two years must be completed by a person trained and qualified to perform maintenance on this machine according to the procedures found in the service and maintenance manuals for this machine.

  • Page 31: Load Capacity Charts

    Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Load Capacity Charts Load Capacity Charts Forks Load Positioning Instructions Determine the weight of the load and the location of its load center. Measure to the load center from the side of the Observe and Obey: load that will be closest to the carriage.
  • Page 32 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Load Capacity Charts Forks Load Capacity Chart Boom Load Capacity Chart 12 in 14 in Model Front Rear Hole 30 cm 35 cm Hole GL-4 500 lbs 500 lbs GL-4 500 lbs 500 lbs 227 kg 227 kg 227 kg...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Specifications Specifications Model GL-4 GL-8 GL-10 GL-12 Height, maximum lift, Forks up 5 ft 11 in / 1.8 m 10 ft 0.50 in / 3.06 m 11 ft 8 in / 3.6 m 13 ft 9.50 in / 4.2 m Height, maximum lift, Forks 4 ft 1.50 in / 1.2 m 8 ft 3 in / 2.5 m 9 ft 10.50 in / 3 m...
  • Page 34 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Specifications Machine Configurations Base: Standard Base, GL-4 and GL-8 *Wheel and Casters: Pneumatic option Front 2.50 inch swivel casters Rear 10 inch pneumatic wheels Base: Straddle Base, GL-4, GL-8, GL-10 and GL-12 *Wheel and Casters: Pneumatic option Front 2.50 inch swivel casters...
  • Page 35 Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Specifications Machine Weights Genie Lift 10 Genie Lift 4 Base Caster Option Weight Straddle Standard 149 lbs / 68 kg Base Caster Option Weight Straddle Pneumatic 153 lbs / 69 kg Standard Standard 113 lbs / 51 kg Straddle 4 point caster A...
  • Page 36 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Specifications Contents of EC Declaration of Conformity <Manufacturer’s name> hereby declares that the machinery described below complies with the provisions of the following Directives: 1. EC Directive 2006/42/EC, Machinery Directive, Model / Type: <machine type> Manufacture Date: <variable field>...
  • Page 37 Second Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Specifications Contents of UK Declaration of Conformity <Manufacturer’s name> hereby declares that the machinery described below complies with the provisions of the following Legislation: 1. Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/1597) as amended (SI 2011/1043, SI 2011/2157, SI 2019/696) Model / Type: <machine type>...

Table of Contents