Genie GTH-644, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
OPERATION AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
Your safety and the safety of those around you depends upon you using care and judgement in the operation of this equipment.
Know the positions and functions of all controls before attempting to operate this machine. All equipment has limitations.
Understand the speed, braking, steering, stability, and load chart characteristics of this machine before operating. Read the
Operator's Manual and ask questions of your supervisor until you know the machine's limitations. It is very important to read,
fully understand, and follow these operation and safety guidelines.
1. DO NOT operate this machine while people are under or near an elevated boom whether the boom is loaded or unloaded.
Falling objects from the forks or attachment may cause serious injury or death.
2. ALWAYS remain completely within the cab enclosure while operating this machine. Falling debris can cause serious
personal injury or death.
3. NEVER extend a load beyond the load chart band. Machine turn over, component damage, injury or death could occur.
4. ABSOLUTELY NO RIDERS SHOULD BE ALLOWED ON THIS MACHINE OR ATTACHMENTS.
5. NEVER lower a maximum load before retracting it. Machine turn over, component damage, injury or death could occur.
6. INSPECT and clear the working area of any obstructions (rocks, fence, wire, etc.) that could cause machine damage. If
obstructions cannot be cleared, mark the obstructions with a stake or other marker that will be clearly visible to the operator.
7. DO NOT check the engine coolant level if the engine has recently been run. Injury could occur from escaping hot
pressurized coolant.
8. ALWAYS wear the seat belt when operating this machine.
9. ALWAYS inspect the machine daily. Check for leaks, worn hoses, loose belts, or anything out of the ordinary. Repair
and/or replace any worn, damaged or leaking parts immediately. Failure to do so can cause injury or death.
10. CHECK to be sure that all guards and screens are secure and in their proper place.
11. CHECK to be sure that all safety devices such as parking brake, service brake, level gauge, neutral start safety switch,
back-up alarm, and horn are functioning properly. Always make sure mirror is adjusted properly.
12. DO NOT travel on terrain or in dangerous areas that could cause the machine to tip over.
13. DO NOT attempt to start the engine by towing or pushing. Damage to the powershift transmission could result.
14. CARRY A LOAD so that you have maximum machine stability and visibility is not obstructed.
15. ALWAYS level the machine as indicated on the machine level indicator before raising boom. Raising the boom with an
unlevel machine may cause the machine to overturn causing injury or death.
16. USE the frame sway control to level the machine only when the boom position is horizontal or lower. Using the frame
sway control when the boom is higher than a horizontal position may cause the machine to overturn causing injury or death.
17. DO NOT depress the pump destroke button while operating the machine. This button should be used only during cold start
ups. Depressing the button while operating the machine will cause an immediate loss of hydraulic power that will
affect fork tilt, lift, boom extend and retract, sway and all other hydraulic functions. Brakes will continue to function if
the accumulator backup has a sufficient gas charge.
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