Part No. 133555
Genie TZ-50
9
Operator’s Manual
Third Edition • Third Printing
General Safety
Be sure all tires are in good condition, air-filled tires are
properly inflated and lug nuts are properly tightened.
Explosion Hazards
Do not start engine if you smell or detect liquid
petroleum gas (LPG), gasoline, diesel fuel or other
explosive substances.
Do not refuel machine with engine running.
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not electrically
insulated and will not provide
protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
Maintain safe distances from
electrical power lines and
apparatus in accordance with
applicablegovernmental
regulations and the following
chart.
Minimum Safe Approach Distance
Voltage
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
Fall Hazards
Occupants must wear a safety
belt or harness in accordance
with governmental regulations.
Attach lanyard to anchor provided
in platform.
Do not sit, stand or climb on the platform guard rails.
Maintain a firm footing on the platform floor at all times.
Do not climb down from the platform when raised.
Lower platform entry mid-rail or close entry gate before
operating.
Collision Hazard
Be aware of crushing hazard when grasping platform
guard rail.
Check work area for overhead obstructions or other
possible hazards.
Do not lower the boom unless the area below is clear of
personnel and obstructions.
Damaged Machine Hazards
Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Be sure all maintenance has been performed as
specified in the appropriate operator's and service
manuals.
Be sure all decals are in place and legible.
Be sure safety, operator’s and responsibilities manuals
are complete, legible and in the storage container
located on the platform.
Improper Use Hazard
The operator is responsible for safe machine
operation. This includes:
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect work place.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Do not operate unless:
You read, understand and obey:
- manufacturer’s instructions and safety rules —
safety and operator's manuals and decals
- employer’s safety rules
- applicable governmental regulations
You are properly trained to safely operate this
machine.
Tip-over Hazards
Do not exceed rated load
capacity.
Do not raise boom unless all
four outriggers are lowered,
footpads are in firm contact
with ground and machine is
level.
Do not raise boom unless machine is level. Do not set
machine up on a surface where it cannot be leveled
using only the outriggers.
Do not set the machine up unless it is on a firm
surface Avoid drop-offs, holes, unstable or slippery
surfaces and other possible hazardous conditions.
Do not depend on tilt alarm as a level indicator. Tilt
alarm sounds only when machine is on a severe
slope.
Do not raise the boom when wind speeds may exceed
28 mph / 12.5 m/s. If wind speeds exceed 28 mph /
12.5 m/s when the boom is raised, lower the boom
and do not continue to operate the machine.
Do not operate machine in
strong or gusty winds. Do not
increase surface area of
platform or load. Increasing
area exposed to wind will
decrease machine stability.
Do not place ladders or
scaffolds in platform or against
any part of this machine.
Do not alter or disable machine
components that in any way
affect safety and stability.
Do not push off or pull toward
any object outside of the
platform.
Do not attempt to free a caught or snagged platform
using platform controls. All personnel must be
removed from platform before attempting to free
platform using ground controls.
Do not place or attach overhanging loads to any part
of platform.
Failureto read,understandand obey the operator'smanualand the
following safetyruleswill resultin deathor seriousinjury.
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DANGER
Tip-over Hazard
Use extreme care and slow speeds while
driving machine in stowed position across
uneven terrain, debris, unstable or slippery
surfaces and near holes and
drop-offs.
Collision Hazards
Do not drive machine unless parking brake
on tongue released.
Do not drive machine unless platform is
fully lowered.
Be aware of limited sight distance and blind
spots when driving or operating.
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WARNING
Observe and use color-coded direction
arrows on drive control box for drive and
steer functions.
Limit travel speed according to condition of
ground surface, congestion, slope, location
of personnel and any other factors which
may cause collision.
Use common sense and planning when
operating the drive system from the ground.
Remove the drive control box from its
mounting and step away from the machine
before driving. Maintain safe distances
between the operator, the machine and
fixed objects.
Be sure platform is fully lowered. Drive
function will not operate unless platform is
fully lowered.
Use buttons on drive control box to raise
the outriggers.
Manually engage drive wheels by pulling
drive wheel lever toward the tire on each
side of machine.
Release parking brake on tongue.
Press and hold function enable button on
drive system control handle.
Move drive control handle off center. Use
color-coded direction arrows on drive
control panel to determine direction of
machine travel.
Note: When operating drive control system
from the ground, remove drive control box
from its mounting and step away from
machine. Maintain safe distances between
the operator, the machine and fixed
objects.
Failure to read, understand and obey the operator's manual and
the following safety rules could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Drive System Operating Instructions
Before raising platform, lower outriggers
and adjust to level machine and raise
wheels slightly off ground. Use bubble level
to make sure machine is level.
Driving on a slope
Determine the slope and side slope ratings
for the machine and determine the slope
grade. Use methods in operator's manual.
Maximum slope rating,
toungue/hitch uphill,
stowed position : 20% (11°)
Maximum slope rating,
toungue/hitch downhill,
stowed position: 20% (11°)
Maximum side slope rating,
stowed position: 20% (11°)
Note: Slope rating is subject to ground
conditions and adequate traction.
Keep off this surface.
WARNING
Fall Hazard
Death or serious injury may result
from climbing or riding on boom.
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Boom and Platform Views
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Crush Hazard
Death or serious
injury may result
from platform
crushing
personnel
against boom.
WARNING
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Keep away from
path of moving
platform.
Read and understand Operator's
Manual, Responsibilities Manual and
Safety Manual and all safety signs
before using or maintaining machine.
If you do not understand the
information in the manuals, consult
your supervisor, the owner or the
manufacturer.
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WARNING
Improper operation or
maintenance can result in
serious injury or death.
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Crush Hazard
Contact with moving parts can
result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Keep away from moving parts.
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