Terex Genie GTH-644 User manual

Operator's Manual
GTH-644•GTH-844 PartNo.T109021
Second Edition • First Printing
Copyright © 2010 by Genie Industries
Second Edition:First Printing, December 2010
"Genie" is a registered trademark of
Genie Industries in the U.S.A. and many other
countries. "GTH" is a trademark of Genie
Industries.
Printed on recycled paper
Printed in U.S.A.
Important
Read,understandandobeythesesafetyrulesand
operating instructions before operating this machine.
Only trained and authorized personnel shall be
permitted to operate this machine. This manual
should be considered a permanent part of your
machine and should remain with the machine at all
times. If you have any questions, call Genie Industries.
Contents
Page
Introduction ................................................................ 1
Symboland Hazard Pictorials Definitions................... 3
GeneralSafety........................................................... 5
Work Area Safety...................................................... 11
Legend ...................................................................... 16
Controls .................................................................... 17
Inspections ............................................................... 20
OperatingInstructions............................................... 34
TransportInstructions ............................................... 42
Maintenance ............................................................. 43
Specifications ........................................................... 46
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Introduction
Owners, Users and Operators:
Genieappreciates your choice of our machinefor
yourapplication.Ournumberonepriorityis user
safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts.
We feel that you make a major contribution to
safety if you, as the equipment users and
operators:
1 Comply with employer, job site and
governmentalrules.
2 Read, understand and follow the instructions
in this and other manuals supplied with this
machine.
3 Use good safe work practices inacommon
sense way.
4 Be alert and free from the influences of alcohol,
drugs or medications that might affect eyesight,
hearing,reactionsorjudgement.
5 Onlyhavetrained/certifiedoperators,directed
byinformedandknowledgeablesupervision,
runningthemachine.
If there is anything in this manual that is not clear
orwhichyoubelieveshould be added, please
contact us.
Internet:www.genielift.com
E-mail:[email protected]
Danger
Failure to obey the instructions and
safety rules in this manual will
result in death or serious injury.
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machineoperationcontainedinthisoperator's
manual.
1 Avoidhazardoussituations.
Knowandunderstandthesafetyrulesbefore
going on to the next section.
2 Alwaysperformapre-operationinspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Youread,understandandobeythe
manufacturer'sinstructionsandsafetyrules—
safetyandoperator'smanualsandmachine
decals.
Youread,understandandobeyemployer's
safety rules and worksite regulations.
Youread,understandandobeyallapplicable
governmentalregulations.
Youareproperlytrainedtosafelyoperate the
machine.

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Standards
Many aspects of rough terrain forklift operation and
testing are discussed in standards published by the
AmericanNationalStandardsInstituteandthe
IndustrialTruckStandardsDevelopment
Foundation.Thesestandardsareupdatedona
regularbasiswithaddenda.Genierecommends
that you obtain and refer to the following standards.
ANSI/ITSDF B56.6 – Rough Terrain Fork Lifts
ThisStandardcanbedownloadedfrom
www.ITSDF.org
ITSDF
1750 K Street NW
Site 460
WashingtonDC20006
Introduction
Safety Sign Maintenance
Replace any missing or damaged safety signs.
Keep operator safety in mind at all times. Use mild
soap and water to clean safety signs. Do not use
solvent-basedcleanersbecausetheymaydamage
the safety sign material.
Hazard Classification
Genie uses symbols, color coding and signal words
to identify the following:
Safety alert symbol—used to alert
youtopotentialpersonalinjury
hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicatesa hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
deathorseriousinjury.
Indicatesa hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicatesa hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
inminoror moderateinjury.
Indicatesapropertydamage
message.
Red
Orange
Yellow
Blue
Intended Use
A variable reach rough terrain forklift truck is
defined as a wheeled type truck with a pivoting
boom,whichmaybeequippedwithvarious
attachmentsforpicking,transportingandplacing
loadswithin the established load range charts.

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Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions
Hazard Pictorial Descriptions
Bodily Injury
Hazard Always wear seat
belt.
CrushHazard Supportboom
whenperforming
maintenance.
Noriders.
FallHazard
Maintainrequired
clearance.
Electrocution
Hazard Nopeopleunder
load.
FallingObject
Hazard
InjectionHazard Usecardboardto
search for leaks. CrushHazard
Readthe
operator'smanual.
Keepawayfrom
movingparts.
BurnHazard
BurnHazard
Explosion/Burn
Hazard
Lower forks. Set
parkingbrake.
Nosmoking. No
openflame.
Keep clear of
movingparts.
Allow system to
cool.
Allow surfaces to
cool.
Overturning
Hazard Swayoperation
CrushHazard CrushHazard
Overturning
Hazard
Operatefrom
operator'sstation.
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CrushHazard

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Hazard Pictorial Descriptions
CrushHazard Keep awayfrom
movingparts. Overturning
Hazard Keeploadlow.
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions

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General Safety
Safetysignsandlocations

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