Operator’s Manual
Safety Rules
GTWY1200 SERIES 1
Danger
Failure to obey the instructions and
safety rules in this manual will
cause 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 function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
You read, understand and obey the
manufacturer's instructions and safety
rules— safety and operator's manuals and
machine decals.
You read, understand and obey
employer's safety rules and worksite
regulations.
You read, understand and obey all
applicable governmental regulations.
You are properly trained to safely operate
the machine.
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not electrically insulated and
will not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts
energized power lines or becomes electrically
charged. Personnel on the ground or in the
platform must not touch or operate the
machine until energized power lines are shut
off.
Maintain safe distances from electrical power
lines and apparatus in accordance with
applicable governmental regulations and the
following chart.
Minimum Safe Voltage Approach Distance
Phase to Phase Feet Meters
0 to 300V Avoid Contact
300V to 50KV 10 3.05
50KV to 200KV 15 4.60
200KV to 350KV 20 6.10
350KV to 500KV 25 7.62
500KV to 750KV 35 10.67
750KV to 1000KV 45 13.72
Allow for platform movement, electrical line
sway or sag and movement due to strong or
gusty winds.
Do not use the machine as a ground for
welding.
