Terex Genie Superlift Contractor, Operator'S Manual

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Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing
Work Area Safety
12 Genie Superlift Contractor
®
Part No. 1314196GT
Work Area Safety
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.
Personnel 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.
Voltage
Phase to Phase
Minimum Safe
Approach Distance
0 to 300V Avoid Contact
300V to 50KV 10 ft 3.05 m
50KV to 200KV 15 ft 4.60 m
200KV to 350KV 20 ft 6.10 m
350KV to 500KV 25 ft 7.62 m
500KV to 750KV 35 ft 10.67 m
750KV to 1000KV 45 ft 13.72 m
Allow for mast movement, electrical line sway or
sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Tip-over Hazards
Do not raise the load unless the stabilizers (if
equipped) and legs have been fully lowered and
locked and the casters are in full contact with the
ground.
Do not raise the load
unless the leg retainer
pins are properly inserted
through the leg and the
base.
Do not remove the leg
retainer pins while the
machine is loaded and/or
raised.
Do not raise the load unless the machine is on a
firm, level surface.
Prior to use, check the work area for drop-offs,
holes, bumps, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces
or other possible hazardous conditions.