Part No. 41313
Genie Z-20/8N & Genie Z-20/8 & Genie Z-25/8
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Operator's Manual
First Edition • Sixth Printing
Battery Safety
Burn Hazards
Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective
clothing and eyewear when working with batteries.
Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda and water.
Do not expose the batteries or the charger to
water or rain.
Explosion Hazards
Keep sparks, flames
and lighted tobacco
away from batteries.
Batteries emit an
explosive gas.
The battery tray should
remain open during the
entire charging cycle.
Do not contact the
battery terminals or the
cable clamps with tools
that may cause sparks.
Component Damage Hazards
Do not use any battery charger greater than 48V to
charge the batteries.
Disconnect the battery pack plug before removing
the battery pack.
Electrocution Hazards
Connect the battery charger to
a grounded, AC 3-wire
electrical outlet only.
Inspect daily for damaged cord,
cables and wires. Replace
damaged items before
operating.
Avoid electrical shock from contact with battery
terminals. Remove all rings, watches and other
jewelry.
Tip-over Hazard
Do not use batteries that weigh less than the
original equipment. Batteries are used as
counterweight and are critical to machine stability.
Each battery must weigh at least 65 lbs / 29.4 kg.
Each battery box including 4 batteries must weigh a
minimum of 340 lbs / 154.2 kg.
Lifting Hazard
Use a forklift to remove or install the battery
pack(s).
SAFETY RULES
