Operator's Manual First Edition • Seventh Printing Important Read, understand and obey these safety rules and operating instructions before operating this machine. Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate this machine. If you have any questions, call Genie Industries. Contents Page Safety ......................................................................... 1 Legend ........................................................................ 6 Pre-operation Inspection .........
First Edition • Seventh Printing Operator's Manual Safety Rules Warning Failure to obey the instructions and safety rules in this manual may result in death or serious injury. Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator's manual. 1 Avoid hazardous situations. Know and understand the safety rules before going on to the next section. 2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection. 3 Always perform the function tests prior to use.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Seventh Printing SAFETY RULES Do not place ladders or scaffolding against any part of the machine. Fall Hazards Do not use as a personnel lifting platform or step. Do not operate the machine unless the wheel / leg / caster configuration is properly installed. Do not stand or sit on the forks, load platform or boom. Prior to use, check the work area for drop-offs, holes, bumps, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces or other possible hazardous conditions.
First Edition • Seventh Printing Operator's Manual SAFETY RULES Electrocution Hazards Improper Use Hazard This machine is not electrically insulated and will not provide protection from contact with or proximity to electrical current. Never leave a machine unattended with a load. Unauthorized personnel may attempt to operate the machine without proper instruction, creating an unsafe condition.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Seventh Printing SAFETY RULES Ladder Safety Electric Winch Safety Fall Hazards Electrocution Hazard Do not use the ladder as scaffolding. Do not operate the DC battery charger unless using a 3-wire grounded extension cord connected to a grounded AC circit. Do not alter or disable the 3-wire grounded plugs. Do not sit on the ladder. Do not over reach. Keep your body centered between both side rails. Tip-over Hazards Do not use the top rung as a step.
First Edition • Seventh Printing Operator's Manual SAFETY RULES Decal Legend Explosion Hazards Batteries emit explosive gas. Keep sparks, flames and lighted tobacco away from the battery. Genie product decals use symbols, color coding and signal words to identify the following: Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area. Do not disconnect the charger DC output wires from the battery when the charger is on. Electrocution Hazards Connect the charger to a grounded AC circuit only.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Seventh Printing Legend Standard Base with Standard Wheels Straddle Base with Pneumatic Wheels Counterweight Base 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 Handle Loading wheels Upper inner frame pulley Cable anchor Cable Inner frame Outer frame Decal plate Pneumatic wheel 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Carriage Fork mounting tube Fork Adjustable leg - straddle base Lower inner frame pulley Leg lock pin Caster, 2 inch - option A Caster, 21/2 inch - option B Genie Lift 17 Wheel - 4 inch fixed 18
First Edition • Seventh Printing Operator's Manual LEGEND Models with electric winch option 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 Electric winch battery Part No.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Seventh Printing Pre-operation Inspection Fundamentals The pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection performed by the operator prior to each work shift. This inspection is designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with a machine before the operator tests it. Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator's manual. 1 Avoid hazardous situations. 2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
First Edition • Seventh Printing Operator's Manual PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION Pre-operation Inspection R Be sure that the operator’s manual is complete, legible and available for reference. Check the entire machine for: R Be sure that all decals are legible and in place. See Decals section.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Seventh Printing Function Tests 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. Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator's manual. 1 Avoid hazardous situations. 2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
First Edition • Seventh Printing Operator's Manual FUNCTION TESTS Function Tests Load Platform 1 Select a test area that is firm, level and free of obstructions. 1 Lay the load platform onto the forks. Setup 1 Tilt the machine back. 2 Slide each fork onto the carriage and secure it with the fork lock pins. 3 Slide each leg into a base socket until the leg lock pin snaps into the leg.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Seventh Printing FUNCTION TESTS Test the Brake Operation (if equipped) Test Electric Winch Operation (if equipped) 1 Press down on the foot pedal to lock the brake. Note: The Genie Lift 4 does not have an inner frame. 2 Push the machine. Result: The wheels should not roll. 1 Connect the battery pack. 2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position. 3 Pull up on the foot pedal to release the brake. 4 Push the machine.
First Edition • Seventh Printing Operator's Manual Workplace Inspection Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations: · drop-offs or holes · bumps and floor obstructions · debris · overhead obstructions and high voltage conductors Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator's manual. 1 Avoid hazardous situations.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Seventh Printing Operating Instructions Setup Select an area that is firm, level and free of obstructions. Follow the Setup procedures in the Function Tests section. Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator's manual. Raising and Lowering Load Manual Winch 1 Center the load on the forks or load platform. 2 Raise the load by firmly grasping the winch handle and rotating it clockwise.
First Edition • Seventh Printing Operator's Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Moving Machine with a Load After Each Use It is best to move the machine on the work site with no load. Moving a raised load should be restricted to positioning for loading and unloading. If it is necessary to move the machine with a raised load, understand and obey the following safety rules: To prepare the machine for storage, remove the forks and legs and reverse the winch handle. Refer to the Setup procedure.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Seventh Printing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 Charger models equipped with manual/auto selector switch: If the ampere meter indicates that the battery is not being charged, set the power switch to the MANUAL position until the ampere meter begins to move up the scale. Then set the power switch to the AUTO position. Battery and Charger Instructions Observe and Obey: 10 The charger will turn off automatically when the battery is fully charged.
First Edition • Seventh Printing Operator's Manual OPERATING 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: · the physical condition, strength and disabilities or prior injuries of the people involved Transport Instructions · the vertical and horizontal distances the machine has to be moved Observe and Obey: Be sure the vehicle capacity and loading surfaces are sufficient to support the mac
Operator's Manual First Edition • Seventh Printing Load Capacity Charts Forks Load Positioning Instructions 1 Determine the weight of the load and the location of its load center. 2 Measure to the load center from the side of the load that will be closest to the carriage. Observe and Obey: Failure to properly position the load may result in death or serious injury. 3 Refer to the chart on the next page to determine if the machine is capable of lifting the weight at the location on the forks.
First Edition • Seventh Printing Operator's Manual LOAD CAPACITY CHARTS Maximum Load Centers Forks Load Capacity Chart inches cm 12 30 14 35 GL-4 lbs kg GL-8 lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg 500 227 400 181 350 159 500 227 400 181 350 159 350 159 350 159 (measure from front of carriage) Model GL-10 GL-12 Forks: 14 in 35 cm Load Platform: 14 in 35 cm Boom: 20 in 51 cm Boom Load Positioning Instructions 1 Determine the weight of the load and the location of its load center.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Seventh Printing Decals Inspection for Decals with Words Part No. Description Determine whether the decals on your machine have words or symbols. Use the appropriate inspection to verify that all decals are legible and in place. 35579 Notice - Max Capacity 500 lbs / 227 kg, GL-4 1 37049 Warning - Tip-over Hazard 1 Part No.
First Edition • Seventh Printing Operator's Manual DECALS Inspection for Decals with Symbols Part No. Description 97510 Warning - Boom Setup 1 Determine whether the decals on your machine have words or symbols. Use the appropriate inspection to verify that all decals are legible and in place.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Seventh Printing Specifications Model GL-4 GL-8 GL-10 GL-12 Height, maximum lift Forks up 5 ft 11 in 1.8 m 10 ft 1/2 in 3.06 m 11 ft 8 in 3.6 m 13 ft 91/2 in 4.2 m Height, maximum lift Forks down 4 ft 11/2 in 1.2 m 8 ft 3 in 2.5 m 9 ft 101/2 in 3m 12 ft 3.7 m 31/2 in 8.9 cm 31/2 in 8.9 cm 2 in 5.1 cm 2 in 5.1 cm 500 lbs 227 kg 400 lbs 181 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 6 ft 51/2 in 2m 7 ft 63/4 in 2.
First Edition • Seventh Printing Operator's Manual SPECIFICATIONS Model Forks Length Width Load Platform Length Width GL-4 GL-8 GL-10 GL-12 221/2 in 57.2 cm 201/2 in 52.1 cm 221/2 in 57.2 cm 201/2 in 52.1 cm 221/2 in 57.2 cm 201/2 in 52.1 cm 221/2 in 57.2 cm 201/2 in 52.1 cm 23 in 58.4 cm 22 in 55.9 cm 23 in 58.4 cm 22 in 55.9 cm 23 in 58.4 cm 22 in 55.9 cm 23 in 58.4 cm 22 in 55.
