Operator’s Manual Second Edition Fifth Printing …

1 operator s Manualwith Maintenance InformationSecond EditionFifth PrintingPart No. 43650 genie S-80 & genie S-85 Part No. 43650 operator 's ManualSecond Edition Fifth PrintingCopyright 1994 by genie IndustriesFirst Edition :First Printing , August 1994 Second Printing , February 1995 Third Printing , March 1996 Fourth Printing , September 1996 Fifth Printing , October 1996 Second Edition : First Printing , November 1996 Second Printing , March 1997 Third Printing , March 1998 Fourth Printing , August 1999 Fifth Printing , July 2000" 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 ImportantRead, understand and obey these safety rules andoperating instructions before operating this trained and authorized personnel shall bepermitted to operate this machine.

2 This manualshould be considered a permanent part of yourmachine and should remain with the machine at alltimes. If you have any questions, call genie Rules .. 7 Pre-operation Inspection .. 12 Function Tests .. 16 Work Place Inspection .. 22 Operating Instructions .. 23 Transport Instructions .. 28 Specifications .. 30 Contact us:Internet: : No. 43650 genie S-80 & genie S-851 operator 's ManualSecond Edition Fifth PrintingSafety RulesDangerFailure to obey the instructions andsafety rules in this Manual will resultin death or serious Not Operate Unless:You learn and practice the principles of safemachine operation contained in this operator ' Avoid hazardous and understand the above principlebefore going on to the next Always perform a pre-operation Always perform function tests prior to Inspect the work Only use the machine as it was read, understand and obey.

3 Manufacturer's instructions and safetyrules safety and operator 's manualsand machine decalsemployer's safety rules and worksiteregulationsapplicable governmental regulationsYou are properly trained to safely operate S-80 & genie S-85 Part No. 43650 operator 's ManualSecond Edition Fifth 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 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.

4 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 and equipment shall not exceed themaximum 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 6 Ft Platformwith foam-filled tires and propercounterweight configuration750 lbs340 kgMaximum occupants 2 Part No. 43650 genie S-80 & genie S-853 operator 's ManualSecond Edition Fifth PrintingSAFETY RULESDo not drive the machine on or near uneven terrain,unstable surfaces or other hazardous conditionswith the boom raised or not push off or pull toward any object outsideof the allowableside force-ANSI & CSA150 lbs667 NMaximum allowablemanual force - CE90 lbs400 NDo 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 attachments for holding tools or othermaterials onto the platform.

5 Toeboards or guard railsystem can increase the weight in the platform andthe surface area of the platform or the not raise or extend the boom unless both axlesare not raise or extend the boom unless themachine is on a firm, level not depend on tilt alarm as a level indicator. Tiltalarm sounds in platform only when machine is ona severe tilt alarm sounds:Do not extend, rotate or raise boom abovehorizontal. Move machine to a firm, level surfacebefore raising platform. If tilt alarm sounds whenplatform is raised, use extreme caution to retractboom and lower platform. Do not rotate boom whilelowering. Move machine to a firm, level surfacebefore raising not operate the machine in strong or gustywinds.

6 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 stowed position across uneventerrain, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces andnear holes and S-80 & genie S-85 Part No. 43650 operator 's ManualSecond Edition Fifth PrintingDo not place or attach overhanging loads to anypart of this not place ladders or scaffolds in platform oragainst any part of this not use machine on a moving or mobile surfaceor sure all tires are in good condition, air-filled tiresare properly inflated and lug nuts are with 750 lb (340 kg) Capacity: Do notuse air-filled tires.

7 Models are equipped with foam-filled tires. 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 lanyard to anchorprovided in 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 Injury HazardDo not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil orair leak.

8 An air or hydraulic leak can penetrateand/or burn operate machine in a well-ventilated area toavoid carbon monoxide RULESPart No. 43650 genie S-80 & genie S-855 operator 's ManualSecond Edition Fifth PrintingSAFETY RULESC ollision HazardsBe aware of limited sightdistance and blind spotswhen driving or aware of boom position and tailswing whenrotating work area for overhead obstructions or otherpossible aware of crushing hazard when grasping theplatform guard is recommended that operators wear an approvedhard hat when operating the and use color-coded direction arrows onthe platform controls and drive chassis for driveand steer not lower the boom unless the area below isclear of personnel and travel speed according to condition of groundsurface, congestion.

9 Slope, location of personneland any other factors which may cause 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 Damage HazardsDo not use any battery or charger greater than 12 Vto jump-start the not use machine as a ground for sure hydraulic shutoff valves (located byhydraulic tank) are open before starting S-80 & genie S-85 Part No. 43650 operator 's ManualSecond Edition Fifth PrintingSAFETY RULESE xplosion and Fire HazardsDo not start engine if you smell or detect liquidpetroleum gas (LPG), gasoline, diesel fuel or otherexplosive not refuel machine with engine machine and charge battery only in an open,well-ventilated area away from sparks, flames andlighted not operate the machine in hazardous locationsor locations where potentially flammable orexplosive gases or particles may be 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 genie S-80 & genie S-85 Service sure all decals are in place and sure that the operator s, the safety and theresponsibilities manuals are complete, legible andin the storage container located on the LegendGenie product decals use symbols, color codingand signal words to identify the following:Safety alert symbol used to alertpersonnel to potential personalinjury hazards. 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 thepresense of a potentiallyhazardous situation which, if notavoided, may result in used to indicate operationor maintenance No.