Genie GL-10 User manual
Operator’s Manual First Edition
Sixth Printing
Part No. 35566
Genie Lift PartNo.35566
Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing
Important
Read,understand and obeythese safety rulesand
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 ......................................................................... 1
Legend ........................................................................ 6
Pre-operationInspection ............................................. 8
Function Tests.......................................................... 10
WorkplaceInspection................................................ 13
OperatingInstructions............................................... 14
Battery&ChargerOperatingInstructions .................. 16
TransportInstructions ............................................... 17
LoadCapacityCharts................................................ 18
Decals ...................................................................... 20
Specifications ........................................................... 22
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Copyright © 1995 by Genie Industries
First Edition: Sixth Printing, December 2004
"Genie" is a registered trademark of
Genie Industries in the USA and many other
countries.
Printed on recycled paper
Printed in U.S.A.
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Safety Rules
Warning
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 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 the function tests prior to
use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Youread,understandandobeythe
manufacturer'sinstructionsandsafetyrules—
safetyandoperator'smanualsandmachine
decals.
Youread,understandandobeyemployer's
safety rules and work site regulations.
Youread,understandandobeyallapplicable
governmentalregulations.
Youare properly trainedto safely operate the
machine.
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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 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.
SAFETY RULES
Do not place ladders or scaffolding against any part
of the machine.
Do not operate the machine unless the
wheel/ leg /casterconfigurationisproperly
installed.
Prior to use, check the work area for drop-offs,
holes, bumps, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces
orotherpossiblehazardousconditions.
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 the
machine by raising or lowering a fixed or
overhangingload.
Do not use the machine on a moving or mobile
surface or vehicle.
Collision Hazards
Do not raise if the load is not properly centered on
the forks or load platform.
Checkthe workarea for
overheadobstructionsor
otherpossiblehazards.
Donotstand under or
allowpersonnelunderthe
machine when the load is
raised.
Do not lower the load unless the area below is clear
ofpersonnelandobstructions.
Usecommonsenseandplanningwhentransporting
the machine on an incline, slope or stairs.
Maintainproperlubricationontheframechannels.
SeethePre-operationInspection section.
Unlubricatedframechannelscanbindor stop
moving, which could result in the load shifting or
falling.
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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
linesandapparatus inaccordancewithapplicable
governmentalregulationsandthefollowingchart.
Allow for mast movement and electrical line sway
or sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts
energizedpower lines. Personnel mustnot touch or
operate the machine until power lines are shut off.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Bodily Injury Hazards
Do not grasp the cable.
Keep hands and fingers away from the pulleys,
carriageandother potentialpinchpoints.
Do not place arms, hands or fingers through the
frame.
Voltage Minimum Safe
Approach Distance
Phase to Phase Feet Meters
0 to 300V Avoid Contact
300V to 50KV 10 3.1
50KV to 200KV 15 4.6
200KV to 350KV 20 6.1
350KV to 500KV 25 7.6
500KV to 750KV 35 10.7
750KV to 1000KV 45 13.7
Improper Use Hazard
Neverleave a machine unattendedwith a load.
Unauthorizedpersonnelmayattempttooperatethe
machinewithoutproperinstruction,creatingan
unsafecondition.
Damaged Machine Hazards
Donot usea damagedor
malfunctioningmachine.
Do not use a machine with a
worn,frayed,kinkedordamaged
cable.
Do not use a machine with less
than 4 wraps of cable on the
winchdrumwhenthecarriage is
fullylowered.
Conductathorough
pre-operationinspectionpriorto
each use.
Be sure that all decals are legible and in place.
Maintainproperlubricationonthe 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 Hazard
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.
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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.
SAFETY RULES
Electric Winch Safety
Electrocution Hazard
Donot operate theDC battery chargerunless using
a3-wiregroundedextensioncordconnectedtoa
grounded AC circit. Do not alter or disable the
3-wire grounded plugs.
Tip-over Hazards
Do not exceed the rated load capacity. See Load
Capacity Charts section.
Do not use the electric winch on models with the
standard base. The electric winch is designed for
use only on straddle base models.
Do not alter or disable the limit switch.
Battery and Charger Safety
- Electric Winch Models
Burn Hazards
Batteries contain acid.
Alwayswearprotective
clothingandeyewear
whenworkingwith
batteries.
Avoid spilling or
contacting battery acid.
Neutralize battery acid
spills with baking soda
andwater.
The battery pack must
remain in an upright
position.
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SAFETY RULES
Explosion Hazards
Batteries emit explosive
gas. Keep sparks, flames
and lighted tobacco away
from the battery.
Charge the battery in a
well-ventilatedarea.
Do not disconnect the charger DC output wires
from the battery when the charger is on.
Electrocution Hazards
Connect the charger to a
grounded AC circuit only.
Do not expose the battery
or charger to water or rain.
Before each use, inspect
for damage. Replace
damagedcomponents
beforeoperating.
Lifting Hazard
The battery pack weighs 80 lbs / 37 kg. Use the
appropriate number of people and proper lifting
techniques when lifting the battery pack.
Decal Legend
Genie product decals use symbols, color coding
and signal words to identify the following:
Safety alert symbol—used to alert
personneltopotentialpersonal
injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Red—usedtoindicatethe
presence of an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
seriousinjury.
Orange—usedtoindicatethe
presence of a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
seriousinjury.
Yellow with safety alert symbol—
used to indicate the presence of a
potentiallyhazardoussituation
which, if not avoided, may cause
minorormoderateinjury.
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—usedtoindicateoperation
ormaintenanceinformation.
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LEGEND
24 Brake(option)
25 Fork lock pin
26 Winchmountingbracket
27 Winch
28 Boom(option)
29 Loadplatform(option)
30 Electric winch battery
31 Electricwinchcharger
32 Electricwinch(option)
33 Electric winch control
34 Electric winch limit switch
35 RedEmergencyStopbutton
36 Electric winch control up
button
Straddle Base with
4 Point Casters
37 Electric winch control down
button
38 Caster, 4 inch - option A
Caster, 5 inch - option B
39 Laddersnappin
40 Ladder(option)
Models with electric
winch option
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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
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.
Fundamentals
Thepre-operation inspection is a visual inspection
performed by the operator prior to each work shift.
This inspection is designed to discover if anything
is apparently wrong with a machine before the
operator tests it.
Refer to the list on the next page and check each
of the items.
Ifdamageoranyunauthorizedvariationfrom
factory delivered condition is discovered, the
machinemustbe tagged and removedfrom
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 testing the
machine functions.
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