Operator’s Manual - Genie

1 operator sManualwith Maintenance InformationSecond EditionSeventh PrintingPart No. 43645 Before DrivingOn The RoadBefore Towing Boom hold-down latch is securely locked in place Fasten safety restraints Properly adjust mirrors Do not exceed 60 mph / 97 km/h. Obey all localand national towing speed laws Check connections and tire pressure at each stop Slow down for hazardous conditions Allow extra distance for following and passing othervehiclesTowing hitch is properly secured to tow vehicleSafety chains (if required) are properly attachedand secure (chains are crossed below hitch)All lights are connected and working Tires are properly inflatedGenie North AmericaGenie Australia Pty ChinaGenie MalaysiaGenie JapanGenie KoreaGenie AfricaGenie Latin AmericaGenie HollandGenie ScandinaviaGenie FranceGenie Ib ricaGenie GermanyGenie Mexico CityPhoneToll and 61 7 3375 16601 61 7 3375 100286 21 5385257086 21 53852569604 228 1235604 226 687281 3 3453 608281 3 3453 608382 2 558 726782 2 558 391027 11 455 037327 11 455 035555 11 4055 249955 11 4043 166131 70 51 7883631 70 51 1399346 31 340961246 31 3409613332372609993323726099834 93 579 504234 93 579 505949 4202 8852-049 4202 8852-2044 1476 58433344 1476 58433452 55 5666 524252 55 5666 3241 Distributed By.

2 Towing Checklist(Use at each stop)First EditionSixth PrintingPart No. 82900 Genie TZ-50 Part No. 82900 operator 's ManualFirst Edition Sixth PrintingCopyright 2004 by Genie IndustriesFirst Edition:Sixth Printing, August 2005" Genie " is a registered trademark of GenieIndustries in the USA and many other 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 Manual shouldbe considered a permanent part of your machine andshould remain with the machine at all times. If you haveany questions, call Genie .

3 8 Pre-operation 13 Function 16 Workplace 20 Operating 21 Transport and Lifting Instructions .. 34 Reporting Safety Defects .. 36 Contact us:Internet: : No. 82900 Genie TZ-501 operator 's ManualFirst Edition Sixth PrintingSafety 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 rulesbefore going 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 TZ-50 Part No.

4 82900 operator 's ManualFirst Edition Sixth PrintingSAFETY 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 DistanceFeet 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. 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 HazardsOccupants, equipment and materials shall notexceed the maximum platform capacityANSI and CSA models500 lbs227 kgCE models440 lbs200 kgMaximum occupants2Do not raise the boom unless the machine is not set the machine up on a surface where itcannot be leveled using only the not raise the boom unless all four outriggers arelowered, the footpads are in firm contact with theground and the machine is not set the machine up unless it is on a firmsurface.

5 Avoid drop-offs, holes, unstable orslippery surfaces and other possible not move the machine when the boom is not adjust or stow the outriggers when the boomis No. 82900 Genie TZ-503 operator 's ManualFirst Edition Sixth PrintingDo not depend on the tilt alarm as a level tilt alarm sounds only when the machine is ona severe the tilt alarm sounds, immediately lower theboom and adjust the outriggers to level not alter or disable the limit not operate themachine in strong orgusty winds. Do notincrease the surfacearea of the platform orthe load. Increasing thearea exposed to thewind will decreasemachine 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 transport tools and materials unless they areevenly distributed and can be safely handled byperson(s) in the not place ladders or scaffolds in the platform oragainst any part of this not use the machine on a moving or mobilesurface or RULESBe sure all tires are properly inflated and in goodcondition and lug nuts are properly not use the platform as a not place loads outside the platform not place or attach overhanging loads to anypart of the not push off or pulltoward any object outsideof the allowablemanual force, CE400 NDo not push the machine or other objects with not use the platform controls to free a platformthat is caught, snagged or otherwise preventedfrom normal motion by an adjacent structure.

7 Allpersonnel must be removed from the platformbefore attempting to free the platform using theground not use batteries that weigh less than theoriginal equipment. Four batteries are used ascounterweight and are critical to machine battery must weigh 65 pounds / not contact adjacent structures with the not tie the boom or platform to TZ-50 Part No. 82900 operator 's ManualFirst Edition Sixth PrintingBe aware of the boom position when rotating must comply with employer, job site andgovernmental rules regarding use of personalprotective 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 not attempt to manually move a machine unlessit is on a firm, level surface.

8 Use the parking braketo control the speed of the machine when pushing amachine that is not attached to a tow and Fire HazardsModels with engines: Do not start the engine if yousmell or detect liquid petroleum gas (LPG),gasoline, diesel fuel or other explosive with engines: Do not refuel the machinewith 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 Damage HazardsDo not use the machine as a ground for RULESFall HazardsOccupants must wear asafety belt or harnessand comply withapplicable governmentalregulations.

9 Attach thelanyard to the anchorprovided in the not sit, stand or climb on the platform guardrails. 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 HazardsThe machine must be on a level surface or securedbefore releasing the parking the work area for overhead obstructions orother possible aware of crushing hazards when grasping theplatform guard not lower the boom unless the area below isclear of personnel and No. 82900 Genie TZ-505 operator 's ManualFirst Edition Sixth PrintingSAFETY RULESD amaged Machine HazardsDo not use a damaged or malfunctioning a thorough pre-operation inspection of themachine and test all functions before each workshift.

10 Immediately tag and remove from service adamaged or malfunctioning sure all maintenance has been performed asspecified in this Manual and the appropriate sure all decals are in place and sure the operator s, safety and responsibilitiesmanuals are complete, legible and in the storagecontainer located on the Injury HazardDo not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil orair leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrateand/or burn with engines: When the engine is running,operate the machine in a well-ventilated area toavoid 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.