Genie GS-4655, Operator'S Manual

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Operator's Manual First Edition • First Printing
Work Area Safety
12 GS
™
-4655 Part No. 1294977GT
Work Area Safety
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not electrically insulated and will
not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
Obey all local and
governmental
regulations regarding
required clearance from
electrical power lines. At
a minimum, the required
clearance contained in
the chart below must be
followed.
Line Voltage Required Clearance
0 to 50KV 3.05 m
50 to 200KV 4.60 m
200 to 350KV 6.10 m
350 to 500KV 7.62 m
500 to 750KV 10.67 m
750 to 1000KV 13.72 m
Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway
or sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Keep away from the
machine if it contacts
energized power lines.
Personnel on the ground
or in the platform must
not touch or operate the
machine until energized
power lines are shut off.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or
storms.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Tip-over Hazards
Occupants, equipment and materials shall not
exceed the maximum platform capacity or the
maximum platform capacity of the platform
extension.
Maximum capacity
Platform extended
Model Platform
retracted
Platform
only
Extension
only
Maximum
occupants
GS-4655 350 kg 214 kg 136 kg 3
Platform retracted Platform extended
Extension only Platform only
The weight of options and accessories, such as
panel carriers, will reduce the rated platform
capacity and must be subtracted from the platform
capacity. See the decals with the options and
accessories.
If using accessories, read, understand and obey
the decals, instructions and manuals with the
accessory.