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    Operator’ s Manual First Edition Sixth Printing Part No. 35566[...]

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    Genie Lift Part No. 35566 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing 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. If you have any questions, call Genie Industries. Contents Page Safety ..[...]

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    Part No. 35566 Genie Lift 1 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing Safety Rules W arning Failure to obey the instructions and safety rules in this manual may 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 ha[...]

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    2 Genie Lift Part No. 35566 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing 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. Tip-over Hazards Do not exceed the rated load capacity. See Load Capacity Charts section. Do not raise the load unl[...]

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    Part No. 35566 Genie Lift 3 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing SAFETY RULES Electrocution Hazards This machine is not electrically insulated and will not provide protection from contact with or proximity to electrical current. Maintain safe distances away from electrical power lines and apparatus in accordance with applicable g[...]

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    4 Genie Lift Part No. 35566 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing 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[...]

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    Part No. 35566 Genie Lift 5 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing SAFETY RULES Explosion Hazards Batteries emit explosive gas. Keep sparks, flames and lighted tobacco away from the battery. Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area. Do not disconnect the charger DC output wires from the battery when the charger is on. Electrocu[...]

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    6 Genie Lift Part No. 35566 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing[...]

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    Part No. 35566 Genie Lift 7 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing LEGEND 2 4 Brake (option) 2 5 Fork lock pin 2 6 Winch mounting bracket 2 7 Winch 2 8 Boom (option) 2 9 Load platform (option) 3 0 Electric winch battery 3 1 Electric winch charger 3 2 Electric winch (option) 3 3 Electric winch control 3 4 Electric winch limit switch[...]

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    8 Genie Lift Part No. 35566 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing Pre-operation Inspection 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[...]

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    Part No. 35566 Genie Lift 9 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing Pre-operation Inspection o Be sure that the operator’s manual is complete, legible and available for reference. o Be sure that all decals are legible and in place. See Decals section. Check the following components or areas for damage, improperly installed or miss[...]

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    10 Genie Lift Part No. 35566 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing Function T ests 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.[...]

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    Part No. 35566 Genie Lift 11 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing FUNCTION TESTS Load Platform 1 Lay the load platform onto the forks. 2 Lift the front of the load platform and push it toward the carriage until the back angle is under the lower fork mounting tube. 3 Rotate the load platform down until it locks into place over the[...]

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    12 Genie Lift Part No. 35566 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing T est the Brake Operation (if equipped) 1 Press down on the foot pedal to lock the brake. 2 Push the machine. Result: The wheels should not roll. 3 Pull up on the foot pedal to release the brake. 4 Push the machine. Result: The machine should move. T est the Winch [...]

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    Part No. 35566 Genie Lift 13 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing W orkplace Inspection Fundamentals The workplace inspection helps the operator determine if the workplace is suitable for safe machine operation. It should be performed by the operator prior to moving the machine to the workplace. It is the operator's responsi[...]

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    14 Genie Lift Part No. 35566 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing Operating Instructions 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 [...]

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    Part No. 35566 Genie Lift 15 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Moving Machine with a Load It is best to move the machine on the work site with no load. Moving a raised load should be restricted to positioning for loading and unloading. If it is necessary to move the machine with a raised load, understand[...]

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    16 Genie Lift Part No. 35566 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing Battery and Charger Instructions Observe and Obey: Do not use an external charger or booster battery. Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area. Use proper AC input voltage for charging as indicated on the charger. Use only a Genie authorized battery and charger[...]

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    Part No. 35566 Genie Lift 17 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing T ransport Instructions Observe and Obey: Be sure the vehicle capacity and loading surfaces are sufficient to support the machine weight. See the serial plate for the machine weight. The transport vehicle must be parked on a level surface. Remove the load from the [...]

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    18 Genie Lift Part No. 35566 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing Load Capacity Charts Observe and Obey: Failure to properly position the load may result in death or serious injury. Verify that the load you wish to raise does not exceed the maximum load for your load center. See the load capacity charts on the next page. Tip-over[...]

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    Part No. 35566 Genie Lift 19 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing LOAD CAPACITY CHARTS Boom Load Positioning Instructions 1 Determine the weight of the load and the location of its load center. 2 Refer to the chart below to determine if the machine is capable of lifting the weight at the location on the boom. 3 Attach the lifting[...]

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    20 Genie Lift Part No. 35566 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing 35567 43022 43021 37120 35577 or 35578 or 35579 35577 or 35578 or 35579 35574 97529 371 1 1 371 1 1 37084 35575 33468 82959 52982 37049[...]

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    Part No. 35566 Genie Lift 21 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing 97536 97539 82481 82487 97533 9751 1 or 97512 or 97513 9751 1 or 97512 or 97513 97532 82487 97540 97540 82487 82487 97510 82962 97539 Serial Plate 52982[...]

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    22 Genie Lift Part No. 35566 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing Specifications Model GL-4 GL-8 GL-10 GL-12 Height, maximum lift 5 ft 11 in 10 ft 1 / 2 in 11 ft 8 in 13 ft 9 1 / 2 in Forks up 1.8 m 3.1 m 3.6 m 4.2 m Height, maximum lift 4 ft 1 1 / 2 in 8 ft 3 in 9 ft 10 1 / 2 in 12 ft Forks down 1.2 m 2.5 m 3 m 3.7 m Height, min[...]

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    Part No. 35566 Genie Lift 23 Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing SPECIFICATIONS Machine Configurations Base: Standard Base GL-4 and GL-8 *Wheel and Casters: Pneumatic option Front: 2 1 / 2 inch swivel casters Rear: 10 inch pneumatic wheels Base: Straddle Base GL-4, GL-8, GL-10 and GL-12 *Wheel and Casters: Pneumatic option Front[...]

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