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1 operator s Manualwith Maintenance InformationFifth EditionThird PrintingPart No. 1000231 operator 's ManualFifth Edition Third PrintingS-80 S-85 Part No. 1000231 Copyright 1994 by Genie IndustriesFirst Edition : Fifth Printing , October 1996 Second Edition : Fifth Printing , July 2000 Third Edition : Third Printing , October 2002 Fourth Edition : Third Printing , July 2004 Fifth Edition : Third Printing , May 2006"Genie" is a registered trademark ofGenie Industries in the and many othercountries. "S" is a trademark of Genie machines comply withANSI/SIA Printed on recycled paperPrinted in , understand and obey these safety rules andoperating instructions before operating this trained and authorized personnel shall bepermitted to operate this machine. This manualshould be considered a permanent part of yourmachine and should remain with the machine at alltimes. If you have any questions, call Genie 11 Pre-operation 14 Function 18 Workplace 24 Operating 25 Transport and Lifting Instructions.

2 38 Contact us:Internet: : ManualFifth Edition Third PrintingPart No. 1000231S-80 S-851 Safety RulesDangerFailure to obey the instructions andsafety rules in this Manual willresult in death or serious Not Operate Unless:You learn and practice the principles of safemachine operation contained in this operator ' Avoid hazardous and understand the safety rules beforegoing on to the next Always perform a pre-operation Always perform function tests prior to Inspect the Only use the machine as it was read, understand and obey themanufacturer's instructions and safety rules safety and operator 's manuals and read, understand and obey employer'ssafety rules and worksite read, understand and obey all applicablegovernmental are properly trained to safely operate 's ManualFifth Edition Third Printing2S-80 S-85 Part No. 1000231 SAFETY RULESE lectrocution HazardsThis machine is not electrically insulated and willnot provide protection from contact with orproximity to electrical safe distances from electrical power linesand apparatus in accordance with applicablegovernmental regulations and the following SafePhase to PhaseApproach Distance Feet Meters0 to 300 VAvoid Contact300V to to to to to to for platform movement, electrical line sway orsag, and beware of strong or gusty away from the machine if it contactsenergized power lines.

3 Personnel on the ground orin the platform must not touch or operate themachine until energized power lines are shut not operate the machine during lightning not use the machine as a ground for weldingunless the machine is equipped with the weld lineto platform option and it is properly HazardsOccupants, equipment and materials shall notexceed the maximum platform platform capacityS-85500 lbs227 kgMaximum platform capacityS-80 with 8 Ft Platform500 lbs227 kgMaximum platform capacityS-80 with 6 Ft Platform600 lbs272 kgMaximum platform capacityS-80 with foam-filled tiresand proper counterweightconfiguration750 lbs340 kgMaximum occupants 2 The weight of options and accessories, such aspipe cradles, panel cradles and welders, will reducethe rated platform capacity and must be factoredinto the total platform load. See the decals on not raise or extend the boom unless both axlesare not raise or extend the boom unless themachine is on a firm, level 's ManualFifth Edition Third PrintingPart No.

4 1000231S-80 S-853 SAFETY RULESDo not drive the machine on or near uneven terrain,unstable surfaces or other hazardous conditionswith the boom raised or not drive the machine on a slope that exceedsthe maximum uphill, downhill or side slope rating ofthe machine. Slope rating applies to machines inthe stowed slope rating, stowed position, 2 WDCounterweight uphill30% (17 )Counterweight downhill15% (9 )Side slope25% (14 )Maximum slope rating, stowed position, 4 WDCounterweight uphill45% (24 )Counterweight downhill30% (17 )Side slope25% (14 )Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditionsand adequate not push off or pull toward any object outsideof the allowableside force-ANSI & CSA150 lbs667 NMaximum allowablemanual force - CE90 lbs400 NDo not depend on the tilt alarm as a level tilt alarm sounds in the platform only when themachine is on a severe the tilt alarm sounds:Do not extend, rotate or raise the boom abovehorizontal.

5 Move the machine to a firm, levelsurface before raising the platform. If the tilt alarmsounds when the platform is raised, use extremecaution to retract the boom and lower the not rotate the boom while lowering. Move themachine to a firm, level surface before raising not raise the boom when wind speeds mayexceed 28 mph / m/s. If wind speeds exceed28 mph / m/s when the boom is raised, lowerthe boom and do not continue to operate not operate the machine in strong or gustywinds. Do not increase the surface area of theplatform or the load. Increasing the area exposed tothe wind will decrease machine extreme care and slow speeds while drivingthe machine in the stowed position across uneventerrain, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces andnear holes and 's ManualFifth Edition Third Printing4S-80 S-85 Part No. 1000231Do not alter or disable machine components that inany way affect safety and not replace items critical to machine stabilitywith items of different weight or not modify or alter an aerial work platformwithout prior written permission from themanufacturer.

6 Mounting attachments for holdingtools or other materials onto the platform, toeboardsor guard rail system can increase the weight in theplatform and the surface area of the platform or not place or attach overhanging loads to anypart of this not place ladders or scaffolds in the platform oragainst any part of this not transport tools and materials unless they areevenly distributed and can be safely handled byperson(s) in the not use the machine on a moving or mobilesurface or sure all tires are in good condition, air-filled tiresare properly inflated and lug nuts are with 750 lb / 340 kg Capacity: Do not useair-filled tires. Models are equipped with foam-filledtires. The wheel weight and the propercounterweight configuration are critical for not use the platform controls to free a platformthat is caught, snagged or otherwise preventedfrom normal motion by an adjacent structure. Allpersonnel must be removed from the platformbefore attempting to free the platform using theground HazardsOccupants must wear asafety belt or harness inaccordance withgovernmental the lanyard to theanchor provided in not sit, stand or climb on the platform guardrails.

7 Maintain a firm footing on the platform floor atall not climb down from the platform when the platform floor clear of the platform entry mid-rail or close the entrygate before RULESO perator's ManualFifth Edition Third PrintingPart No. 1000231S-80 S-855 Collision HazardsBe aware of limited sightdistance and blind spotswhen driving or aware of boom position and tailswing whenrotating the must comply with employer, job site andgovernmental rules regarding the use of personalprotective the work area for overhead obstructions orother possible aware of crushing hazards when grasping theplatform guard and use the color-coded direction arrowson the platform controls and drive chassis for driveand steer not lower the boom unless the area below isclear of personnel and travel speed according to the condition of theground surface, congestion, slope, location ofpersonnel and any other factors which may not operate a boom in the path of any craneunless the controls of the crane have been lockedout and/or precautions have been taken to preventany potential stunt driving or horseplay while operating RULESO perator's ManualFifth Edition Third Printing6S-80 S-85 Part No.

8 1000231 SAFETY RULESC omponent Damage HazardsDo not use any battery or charger greater than 12 Vto jump-start the not use the machine as a ground for weldingunless the machine is equipped with the weld lineto platform option and is properly and Fire HazardsDo not start the engine if you smell or detect liquidpetroleum gas (LPG), gasoline, diesel fuel or otherexplosive not refuel the machine with the engine the machine and charge the battery only inan open, well-ventilated area away from sparks,flames and lighted not operate the machine in hazardous locationsor locations where potentially flammable orexplosive gases or particles may be not spray ether into engines equipped with Machine HazardsDo not use a damaged or malfunctioning a thorough pre-operation inspection of themachine and test all functions before each workshift. Immediately tag and remove from service adamaged or malfunctioning sure all maintenance has been performed asspecified in this Manual and the Genie S-80 &Genie S-85 Service sure all decals are legible and in sure that the operator s, safety andresponsibilities manuals are complete, legible andin the storage container located on the Injury HazardDo not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil orair leak.

9 An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrateand/or burn operate the machine in a well-ventilatedarea to avoid carbon monoxide contact with components under any coverwill cause serious injury. Only trained maintenancepersonnel should access compartments. Accessby the operator is only advised when performing apre-operation inspection. All compartments mustremain closed and secured during Line to Platform Safety(if equipped)Read, understand and obey all warnings andinstructions provided with the welding power not connect weld leads or cables unless thewelding power unit is turned off at the not operate unless the weld cables are the leads to the twist-lock connectors atthe turntable and 's ManualFifth Edition Third PrintingPart No. 1000231S-80 S-857 SAFETY RULESD ecal LegendGenie product decals use symbols, color codingand signal words to identify the following:Safety alert symbol used to alertpersonnel to potential personalinjury hazards.

10 Obey all safetymessages that follow this symbolto avoid possible injury or used to indicate thepresence of an imminentlyhazardous situation which, if notavoided, will result in death orserious used to indicate thepresence of a potentiallyhazardous situation which, if notavoided, could result in death orserious with safety alert symbol used to indicate the presence of apotentially hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, may causeminor or moderate without safety alertsymbol used to indicate thepresence of a potentiallyhazardous situation which, if notavoided, may result in used to indicate operationor maintenance SafetyBurn HazardsBatteries contain acid. Always wear protectiveclothing and eyewear when working with spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralizebattery acid spills with baking soda and HazardKeep sparks, flames and lighted tobacco awayfrom batteries. Batteries emit explosive HazardAvoid contact with electrical 's ManualFifth Edition Third Printing8S-80 S-85 Part No.