Genie GTH-1048 Operator's Manual page 12

ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY
12. Maintain an appropriate clearance from electrical power lines. See the chart
below for minimum safe approach distances.
P o w r e i L e n
0 o t 0 5
0 5 o t 2
2 0 0 o t
3 0 5 o t
5 0 0 o t
7 0 5 o t 0 1
13. Lifting Loads:
i. Using the load chart, confirm that the load is within the rated
ii. Level the machine using the level gauge before lifting loads. Use
iii. Verify that the load is secured on the forks before performing a lift.
iv. Before lowering a maximum load, always retract the boom
v. Use proper attachments, such as a truss boom, to lift suspended
14. If the load to be lifted exceeds the capacity of the machine for the given
configuration:
i. Move the machine closer to the load so that the weight of the load
ii. Divide the load into smaller pieces.
iii. Get a larger machine capable of handling the load.
15. Always move a load so that you have maximum machine stability and visibility is
not obstructed. Keep the boom at or below horizontal, with the load close to the
ground.
16. Tilt the forks back towards the machine slightly during travel to ensure stability of
the load.
OPERATION SAFETY
M n i m i u m S a e f A
V o a t l e g
k V
0 0 k V
3 0 5 k V
5 0 0 k V
7 0 5 k V
0 0 k V
capacity of the machine for the required configuration.
the sway control to level the machine only when the boom is at
horizontal or lower. Using the sway control with the boom above
horizontal may cause the machine to overturn.
Rearrange the load if necessary.
completely.
loads.
will be within the allowable load chart specifications.
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p r p a o h c D t s i n a e c
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0 1 t f ( . . 3
5 1 t f ( . . 4
0 2 t f ( . . 6
5 2 t f ( . . 7
5 3 . t f 1 (
5 4 . t f 1 (
C e l r a n a e c
0 0 m )
0 6 m )
0 1 m )
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. 0 7 6 m )
. 3 2 7 m )