GENIE S-80 S-85 S80-85 S80X Telescopic Lift Workshop Manual

Operator’s Manual with Maintenance Information Second Edition Fifth Printing Part No. 43650

Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 Part No. 43650 Operator's Manual Second Edition· Fifth Printing Copyright © 1994 by Genie Industries First Edition: First Printing, August 1994 Second Printing, February 1995 Third Printing, March 1996 Fourth Printing, September 1996 Fifth Printing, October 1996 Second Edition: First Printing, November 1996 Second Printing, March 1997 Third Printing, March 1998 Fourth Printing, August 1999 Fifth Printing, July 2000 "Genie" is a registered trademark of Genie Industries in the U.S.A. and many other countries. "S" is a trademark of Genie Industries. These machines comply with ANSI/SIA 92.5-1992. Printed on recycled paper Printed in U.S.A. ® 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 Safety Rules .............................................................. 1 Controls ..................................................................... 7 Pre-operation Inspection ........................................... 10 Maintenance ............................................................. 12 Function Tests .......................................................... 16 Work Place Inspection .............................................. 22 Operating Instructions ............................................... 23 Transport Instructions ............................................... 27 Decals ...................................................................... 28 Specifications ........................................................... 30 Contact us: Internet: http://www.genielift.com e-mail: techpub@genieind.com

Part No. 43650 Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 1 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Fifth Printing Safety Rules 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 above principle 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 work place. 5 Only use the machine as it was intended. You read, understand and obey: Manufacturer's instructions and safety rules—safety and operator's manuals and machine decals employer's safety rules and worksite regulations applicable governmental regulations You are properly trained to safely operate the machine.

2 Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 Part No. 43650 Operator's Manual Second Edition· Fifth 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 from electrical power lines and apparatus in accordance with applicable governmental regulations and the following chart. Voltage Minimum Safe Phase to Phase Approach Distance Feet Meters 0 to 300V Avoid Contact 300V to 50KV 10 3.05 50KV to 200KV 15 4.60 200KV to 350KV 20 6.10 350KV to 500KV 25 7.62 500KV to 750KV 35 10.67 750KV to 1000KV 45 13.72 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 on the ground or in the platform must not touch or operate the machine until energized power lines are shut off. Do not operate the machine during lightning or storms. Do not use the machine as a ground for welding. Tip-over Hazards Occupants and equipment shall not exceed the maximum platform capacity. Maximum platform capacity S-85 500 lbs 227 kg Maximum platform capacity S-80 with 8 Ft Platform 500 lbs 227 kg Maximum platform capacity S-80 with 6 Ft Platform 600 lbs 272 kg Maximum platform capacity S-80 with 6 Ft Platform with foam-filled tires and proper counterweight configuration 750 lbs 340 kg Maximum occupants 2

Part No. 43650 Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 3 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Fifth Printing SAFETY RULES Do not drive the machine on or near uneven terrain, unstable surfaces or other hazardous conditions with the boom raised or extended. Do not push off or pull toward any object outside of the platform. Maximum allowable side force-ANSI & CSA 150 lbs 667 N Maximum allowable manual force - CE 90 lbs 400 N Do not alter or disable machine components that in any way affect safety and stability. Do not replace items critical to machine stability with items of different weight or specification. Do not modify or alter an aerial work platform. Mounting attachments for holding tools or other materials onto the platform, toeboards or guard rail system can increase the weight in the platform and the surface area of the platform or the load. Do not raise or extend the boom unless both axles are extended. Do not raise or extend the boom unless the machine is on a firm, level surface. Do not depend on tilt alarm as a level indicator. Tilt alarm sounds in platform only when machine is on a severe slope. If tilt alarm sounds: Do not extend, rotate or raise boom above horizontal. Move machine to a firm, level surface before raising platform. If tilt alarm sounds when platform is raised, use extreme caution to retract boom and lower platform. Do not rotate boom while lowering. Move machine to a firm, level surface before raising platform. Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty winds. Do not increase the surface area of the platform or the load. Increasing the area exposed to the wind will decrease machine stability. Use extreme care and slow speeds while driving the machine in stowed position across uneven terrain, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces and near holes and drop-offs.

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