Terex Genie GR-12 User manual

Operator's Manual Fifth Edition • First Printing
GR-12 • GR-15 • GR-20 Part No. 133571
Copyright © 2000 by Genie Industries
Fifth Edition: First Printing, May 2010
"Genie" is a registered trademark of
Genie Industries in the U.S.A. and many other
countries. "Runabout" and "GR" are trademarks
of Genie Industries.
These machines comply with
ANSI/SIA 92.6
CSA B.354.2
Printed on recycled paper
Contact us:
Internet: http://www.genielift.com
e-mail: [email protected]
Important
Read, understand and obey these safety rules and
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
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions .................. 3
General Safety .......................................................... 5
Personal Safety ......................................................... 9
Work Area Safety ..................................................... 10
Legend ..................................................................... 18
Controls .................................................................... 19
Inspections ............................................................... 22
Operating Instructions .............................................. 35
Transport and Lifting Instructions.............................. 40
Maintenance ............................................................. 43
Specifications ........................................................... 45

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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 work site regulations.
You read, understand and obey all applicable
governmental regulations.
You are properly trained to safely operate the
machine.
Introduction
Owners, Users and Operators:
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.
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
governmental rules.
2 Read, understand and follow the instructions
in this and other manuals supplied with this
machine.
3 Use good safe work practices in a
commonsense way.
4 Only have trained/certified operators,
directed by informed and knowledgeable
supervision, running the machine.
If there is anything in this manual that is not clear
or which you believe should be added, please
contact us.
Internet: www.genielift.com
E-mail: [email protected]

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Hazard Classification
Genie uses 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 hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.
Intended Use
This machine is intended to be used only to lift
personnel, along with their tools and materials to
an aerial work site.
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-based cleaners because they may damage
the safety sign material.
Red
Orange
Yellow
Blue
Red

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Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions
Read the
operator’s manual
Read the
service
manual Crush hazard Collision hazard
Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Electrocution
hazard
Electrocution
hazard Explosion hazard Fire hazard Burn hazard
Skin injection
hazard
Keep away from
moving parts
Move machine to
level ground
Maintain required
clearance
Only trained
maintenance
personnel should
access
compartments
Use a piece of
cardboard or
paper to search
for leaksCollision hazard
Batteries used as
counterweights
Chock the wheels Release brakes Grounded AC
3-wire only
No smoking
Transport diagram Tiedown

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Voltage rating for
power to platform
Pressure rating for
air line to platform
Replace damaged
wires and cords
Lanyard
attachment point
Wind speed
Side force
Maximum capacity including occupant
+
Maximum capacity including occupant,
tools and tray
22 kg
+
+
Wheel load
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions

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General Safety
Safety signs and locations
Decals with words

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Safety signs and locations
Decals with words

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Safety signs and locations
Decals with symbols
General Safety

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Safety signs and locations
Decals with symbols
General Safety