Terex Genie SX-180 User manual

Operator's Manual
SX
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180 from SX18015
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220 to SX18015
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292 CE
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Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Second Edition
First Printing
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Front Matter
Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 1
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions............. 4
General Safety ...................................................... 6
Personal Safety..................................................... 9
Work Area Safety................................................ 10
Legend ................................................................ 18
Controls............................................................... 19
Inspections.......................................................... 28
Operating Instructions......................................... 44
Transport and Lifting Instructions ....................... 54
Maintenance ....................................................... 59
Specifications...................................................... 62
Copyright © 2014 by Terex Corporation
Second Edition: First Printing, September 2014
Genie is a registered trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc.
in the U.S.A. and many other countries.
Complies with EC Directive 2006/42/EC
See EC Declaration of Conformity

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Introducti on
About this manual
Genie appreciates your choice of our machine for
your application. Our number one priority is user
safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts.
This book is an operation and daily maintenance
manual for the user or operator of a Genie
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,
contact Genie.
Product Identification
The machine serial number is located on the serial
label.
Intended Use
This machine is intended to be used only to lift
personnel, along with their tools and materials to
an aerial work site.
Bulletin Distribution and
Compliance
Safety of product users is of paramount
importance to Genie. Various bulletins are used by
Genie to communicate important safety and
product information to dealers and machine
owners.
The information contained in the bulletins is tied to
specific machines using the machine model and
serial number.
Distribution of bulletins is based on the most
current owner on record along with their
associated dealer, so it is important to register your
machine and keep your contact information up to
date.
To ensure safety of personnel and the reliable
continued operation of your machine, be sure to
comply with the action indicated in a respective
bulletin.

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Contacting the Manufacturer
At times it may be necessary to contact Genie.
When you do, be ready to supply the model
number and serial number of your machine, along
with your name and contact information. At
minimum, Genie should be contacted for:
Accident reporting
Questions regarding product applications and
safety
Standards and regulatory compliance information
Current owner updates, such as changes in
machine ownership or changes in your contact
information. See Transfer of Ownership, below.
Transfer of Machine Ownership
Taking a few minutes to update owner information
will ensure that you receive important safety,
maintenance and operating information that
applies to your machine.
Please register your machine by visiting us on the
web at www.genielift.com or by calling us toll free
at 1-800-536-1800.
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
machine operation contained in this operator’s
manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
Know and understand the safety rules
before going on to the next section.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
You read, understand and obey the
manufacturer’s instructions and safety
rules—safety and operator’s manuals and
machine decals.
You read, understand and obey employer’s
safety rules and worksite regulations.
You read, understand and obey all applicable
governmental regulations.
You are properly trained to safely operate the
machine.

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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-based cleaners because they may damage
the safety sign material.
Hazard Classification
Decals on this machine use symbols, color coding
and signal words to identify the following:
Safety alert symbol—used to alert
you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a property damage
message.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE

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Symbol and Hazard P ictorials Definiti ons
Crushing hazard Keep away from
moving parts
Crush hazard Overhead obstruction Collision hazard
Electrocution hazard Maintain required
clearance
Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard
Electrocution hazard Avoid contact Disconnect battery Read the operator’s
manual
Read the operator’s
manual
Explosion hazard No smoking.
No flame.
Stop engine.
Explosion hazard Burn hazard Fire extinguisher
Fire hazard No smoking Explosion hazard No step Lanyard anchorage
points

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Platform tie-down
instructions
Lifting & tie down instructions Tie-down point Lifting point
Wind speed Maximum capacity Weight of welder
reduces capacity
Wheel load Tire specifications
Recovery procedure if tilt alarm sounds while
elevated.
Platform uphill:
1Lower boom.
2Retract boom.
Platform downhill:
1Retract boom.
2Lower boom.
Do not use ether or
other high energy
starting aids on
machines equipped
with glow plugs
Voltage rating for
power to platform
Pressure rating for
air line to platform
Color Coded Direction
Arrows
Runaway Hazard Only trained maintenance personnel should
access compartments
Manual force
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