Terex Genie Genie Lift User manual

Operator's Manual
Serial Number Range
Genie Lift™
with
Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Second Edition
First Printing
Part No. 1314200GT

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Genie Lift™Part No. 1314200GT
Front Matter
Manufacturer:
Terex Global GmbH
Bleicheplatz 2
Schaffhausen, 8200
Switzerland
EU Authorized representative:
Genie Industries B.V.
Boekerman 5
4751 XK OUD GASTEL
The Netherlands
UK Authorized representative:
Genie UK Limited
The Maltings
Wharf Road
Grantham
NG31 6BH
UK
Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 1
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions............. 6
General Safety ...................................................... 7
Work Area Safety.................................................. 9
Legend ................................................................ 12
Inspections.......................................................... 14
Operating Instructions......................................... 24
Transport and Lifting Instructions ....................... 27
Maintenance ....................................................... 28
Load Capacity Charts ......................................... 29
Specifications...................................................... 31
Copyright © 1995 by Genie Industries
Second Edition: First Printing, September 2022
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
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008

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Introduction
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.
Serial label
Serial number stamped
on chassis
Intended Use and Familiarization
Guide
The intended use of this machine is to lift material.
Before operating the machine, it’s the operator’s
responsibility to read and understand this
familiarization guide.
Each person must be trained to operate a
material lift.
Familiarization with the material lift must be
given to each person who is authorized,
competent and trained.
Only trained and authorized personnel should
be permitted to operate the machine.
The operator is responsible to read,
understand, and obey the manufacturer’s
instructions and safety rules provided in the
Operator’s Manual.
The Operator’s Manual is located in the
manual storage container, on the machine.
For specific product applications, see
Contacting The Manufacturer.

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Related machine movement:
Swivel caster lock
Raise and lowering
carriage
Limitations of use:
•The intended use of this machine is to lift
materials to an aerial work site.
•Do not raise the carriage unless the machine is
on a firm level surface.
Stability enhancing means:
•Stabilizer (if equipped)
•Leg
Restricted operating envelope:
•Load handling attachments (See Load Capacity
Charts section.)

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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.
To view any open bulletins for your machine, visit
us on the web at www.genielift.com.
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.

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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.
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.

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Decal Legend
Genie product decals use symbols, color coding
and signal words to identify the following:
Safety alert symbol—used to
alert personnel to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
Red—used to indicate the
presence of an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Orange—used to indicate the
presence of a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury
Yellow with safety alert symbol—
used to indicate the presence of
a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may cause
minor or moderate injury.
Yellow without safety alert
symbol—used to indicate the
presence of a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property
damage.
Green—used to indicate
operation or maintenance
information.

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Symbol andHazard Pictorials Definitions
Read the operator’s
manual
Read the service
manual
Crush hazard
No smoking
Collision hazard
Fall hazard
Tip-over hazard
Tip-over hazard
Electrocution hazard
Damaged Machine
Hazards
Bodily injury hazard
Side force
Wind speed

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Work AreaSafety
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not electrically insulated and will
not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
Maintain safe distances from electrical power lines
and apparatus in accordance with applicable
governmental regulations and the following chart.
Voltage
Phase to Phase
Minimum Safe
Approach Distance
0 to 300V
Avoid Contact
300V to 50KV
10 ft
3.05 m
50KV to 200KV
15 ft
4.60 m
200KV to 350KV
20 ft
6.10 m
350KV to 500KV
25 ft
7.62 m
500KV to 750KV
35 ft
10.67 m
750KV to 1000KV
45 ft
13.72 m
Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway
or sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts
energized power lines. Personnel must not touch
or operate the machine until energized power lines
are shut off.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Tip-over Hazards
Do not exceed the rated load capacity. See Load
Capacity Charts section.
Do not raise the load unless the leg lock pins have
been properly inserted into the legs.
Do not raise the load unless the correct length legs
are properly installed.
Do not raise the load
unless the machine is on
a firm, level surface.
Do not move the machine
with a raised load, except
for minor positioning.
Do not tilt the machine back with a raised load.
Do not use blocks to level the machine.
Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty
winds. Increasing the load surface area will
decrease machine stability in windy conditions.
Do not place ladders or scaffolding against any
part of the machine.

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Do not operate the machine unless the wheel / leg
/ caster configuration is properly installed.
Prior to use, check the work area for drop-offs,
holes, bumps, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces
or other possible hazardous conditions.
Avoid debris and uneven surfaces while rolling a
machine without the legs installed.
Do not replace machine parts critical to stability or
structure with items of different weight or
specification.
Do not cause a horizontal force or side load to
machine by raising or lowering a fixed or
overhanging load.
Do not use the machine on a moving or mobile
surface or vehicle.
Fall Hazards
Do not use as a personnel
lifting platform or step.
Do not stand or sit on the
forks, load platform or
boom.
Do not climb on the
machine.
Collision Hazards
Do not raise if the load is not properly centered on
the forks or load platform.
Check the work area for
overhead obstructions or
other possible hazards.
Do not stand under or
allow personnel under the
machine when the load is
raised.
Do not lower the load unless the area below is
clear of personnel and obstructions.
Use common sense and planning when
transporting the machine on an incline, slope or
stairs.
Maintain proper lubrication on the frame channels.
See the Pre-operation Inspection section.
Unlubricated frame channels can bind or stop
moving, which could result in the load shifting or
falling.
Bodily Injury Hazard
Do not grasp the cable.
Keep hands and fingers away from the pulleys,
carriage and other potential pinch points.
Do not place arms, hands or fingers through the
frame.

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Damaged Machine Hazards
Do not use a damaged or
malfunctioning machine.
Do not use a machine with a
worn, frayed, kinked or
damaged cable.
Do not use a machine with less
than 4 wraps of cable on the
winch drum when the carriage
is fully lowered.
Conduct a thorough pre-
operation inspection prior to
each use.
Be sure all decals are in place and legible.
Maintain proper lubrication on the winch. See
Genie Lift Parts and Service Manual for details.
Do not allow oil or grease on braking surfaces.
Crushing Hazard
Maintain a firm grasp on the winch handle until the
brake is locked. The brake is locked when the load
will not cause the winch handle to turn.
Lifting Hazards
Use proper lifting techniques to load or tip the
machine, or move the machine on stairs.
Do not move the machine on stairs when the
machine is equipped with the 4 point caster option.
Ladder Safety
Fall Hazards
Do not use the ladder as scaffolding.
Do not sit on the ladder.
Do not over reach. Keep your body centered
between both side rails.
Do not use the top rung as a step.
Tip-over Hazards
Do not exceed the ladder's maximum capacity of
250 lbs / 113 kg.
Do not overload the ladder. Ladders are designed
for 1 person only.
Do not use the ladder unless it is properly set up.
Do not shift the ladder while on it. Avoid pushing or
pulling off to the side of the ladder.
Do not set up the ladder on slippery surfaces.
Do not use blocks to level the ladder.
Improper Use Hazard
Never leave a machine unattended with a load.
Unauthorized personnel may attempt to operate
the machine without proper instruction, creating an
unsafe condition.

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Legend
Standard Base with Standard Wheels
Straddle Base with Pneumatic Wheels
Counterweight Base
1Handle
2Loading wheels
3Upper inner frame pulley
4Cable anchor
5Cable
6Inner frame
7Outer frame
8Decal plate
9Pneumatic wheel
10 Carriage
11 Fork mounting tube
12 Fork
13 Adjustable leg - straddle base
14 Lower inner frame pulley
15 Leg lock pin
16 Caster, 2 inch - option A
Caster, 2.50 inch - option B
17 Wheel - 4 inch fixed
18 Adjustable leg -
counterweight base
19 Caster - 5 inch swivel
20 Counterweight Base
21 Caster - 2 inch dual wheel
22 Leg - standard base
23 Solid rubber wheel

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Straddle Base with 4 Point Casters
24 Brake (option)
25 Fork lock pin
26 Winch mounting bracket
27 Winch
28 Boom (option)
29 Load platform (option)
30 Caster, 4 inch - option A
Caster, 5 inch - option B
31 Ladder snap pin
32 Ladder (option)
33 Hold-down bar
31
31
32
28
29
10
11
15
16
13
30
33

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Inspections
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machine operation contained in this operator’s
manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
2 Always perform a pre-operation
inspection.
Know and understand the pre-operation
inspection before going on to the next
section.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Pre-operation Inspection
Fundamentals
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a
pre-operation inspection and routine maintenance.
The pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection
performed by the operator prior to each work shift.
The inspection is designed to discover if anything
is apparently wrong with a machine before the
operator performs the function tests.
The pre-operation inspection also serves to
determine if routine maintenance procedures are
required. Only routine maintenance items specified
in this manual may be performed by the operator.
Refer to the list on the next page and check each
of the items.
If damage or any unauthorized variation from
factory delivered condition is discovered, the
machine must be tagged and removed from
service.
Repairs to the machine may only be made by a
qualified service technician, according to the
manufacturer’s specifications. After repairs are
completed, the operator must perform a pre-
operation inspection again before going on to the
function tests.
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be
performed by qualified service technicians,
according to the manufacturer’s specifications and
the requirements listed in the responsibilities
manual.

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Pre-operation Inspection
❑Be sure that the operator’s manual is
complete, legible and available for reference.
❑Be sure that all decals are legible and in place.
See Decals section.
Check the following components or areas for
damage, improperly installed, or missing parts and
unauthorized modifications:
❑Winch and related components
❑Base components
❑Legs
❑Roller wheels
❑Inner and outer frames
❑Glide buttons
❑Carriage hold-down assembly
❑Cable anchor
❑Cable and pulleys
❑Wheels and casters
❑Forks
❑Load platform and boom (if equipped)
❑Nuts, bolts and other fasteners
❑Cable (kinks, frays and abrasions)
❑Ladder (if equipped)
❑Brake system (if equipped)
Check entire machine for:
❑Cracks in welds or structural components
❑Dents or damage to machine
❑Excessive rust, corrosion or oxidation
❑Verify that all structural and other critical
components are present and all associated
fasteners and pins are in place and properly
tightened.
❑Be sure there is a minimum of 4 wraps of
cable around the winch drum when the
carriage is fully lowered.
❑Be sure the frame channels are properly
lubricated and free of debris. Lubricate the
channels with a dry silicone spray or silicone
wax (Genie part number 90337).

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Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machine operation contained in this operator’s
manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to
use.
Know and understand the function tests
before going on to the next section.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Function Test Fundamentals
The function tests are designed to discover any
malfunctions before the machine is put into
service. The operator must follow the step-by-step
instructions to test all machine functions.
A malfunctioning machine must never be used. If
malfunctions are discovered, the machine must be
tagged and removed from service. Repairs to the
machine may only be made by a qualified service
technician, according to the manufacturer’s
specifications.
After repairs are completed, the operator must
perform a pre-operation inspection and function
tests again before putting the machine into
service.

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Function Tests
1Select a test area that is firm, level and free of
hazards.
Setup
1Tilt the machine back.
2Slide each fork onto the carriage and secure it
with the fork lock pins.
3Slide each leg into
a base socket until
the leg lock pin
snaps into the leg.
4Stand the machine up.
5Remove the winch handle, reverse the handle
and install it. The handle grip should face the
operator.
6Straddle base: Adjust to desired width. Be
sure the leg lock pin snaps into the leg.
7Rotate the hold-down bar off of the carriage.
Boom
1Hold the boom in a vertical position.
2Place the top of the boom plate under the
upper fork mounting tube and lift up.
3Rotate the boom down until it locks into place.
4Attach the lifting shackle to the desired hole on
the boom.
Load Platform
1Lay the load platform onto the forks.
2Lift the front of the load platform and push it
toward the carriage until the back angle is
under the lower fork mounting tube.
3Rotate the load platform down until it locks into
place over the forks.
Ladder Setup (if equipped)
1Position the machine.
2Pull the snap pins on both sides of the ladder.
3Pull the ladder down into the lowered position.
Be sure to support the ladder until it is fully
lowered.
To store the ladder: Raise the ladder to the stowed
position and be sure the snap pins lock into place.

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Test the Brake Operation (if equipped)
1Press down on the foot pedal to lock the
brake.
2Push the machine.
Result: The wheels should not roll.
3Pull up on the foot pedal to release the brake.
4Push the machine.
Result: The machine should move.
Test the Winch Operation
Note: The Genie Lift 4 does not have an inner
frame.
1Rotate the winch handle clockwise to raise the
carriage.
Result: The carriage should raise to the top of
the inner frame and then the inner frame
should raise. The carriage and inner frame
should move smoothly, free of hesitation and
binding.
2Rotate the winch handle counterclockwise to
lower the carriage.
Result: The inner frame should lower into the
outer frame, and then the carriage should
lower into the inner frame. The carriage and
inner frame should move smoothly, free of
hesitation and binding.
Note: If the carriage and inner frame do not move
freely, the channels may need to be lubricated with
a dry silicone spray or silicone wax.