Genie TZ-50 User manual
Operator's Manual
TZ-50
ANSI/CSA
North America
South America
Asia
CE
with
Maintenance
Information
Fourth Edition
Second Printing
Part No. 1272897GT
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Front Matter
Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 1
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions............. 4
General Safety ...................................................... 6
Work Area Safety................................................ 14
Legend ................................................................ 20
Controls............................................................... 21
Inspections.......................................................... 23
Operating Instructions......................................... 36
Transport and Lifting Instructions ....................... 44
Maintenance ....................................................... 46
Specifications...................................................... 50
Reporting Safety Defects.................................... 52
Copyright © 2003 by Terex
Fourth Edition: Second Printing, July 2016
"Terex" is a registered trademark of Terex USA, LLC in the
USA and many other countries.
These machines comply with ANSI A92.2 and CSA C225
Complies with EC Directive 2006/42/EC
See EC Declaration of Conformity
Printed on recycled paper
Printed in U.S.A.
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Introducti on
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.
Intended Use
This machine is intended to be used only to lift
personnel, along with their tools and materials to
an aerial work site.
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.
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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.
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.
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Hazard Classification
Decals on this machine use 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
that if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
that if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
that if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information considered
important, but not hazard related
(e.g. messages related to
property damage)
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.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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Symbol and Hazard Pic torials Definiti ons
Read the operator’s
manual
Only trained
personnel.
Fall hazard Keep off boom. Do not expose to
water or rain.
Electrocution
hazard/burn hazard
No smoking Corrosive acid.
Explosion / Burn
hazard
Wear protective
clothing
Crushing hazard Stay clear of moving
platform.
Crushing hazard Keep away from
moving parts
Crushing hazard
Electrocution hazard Maintain required
clearance
Injection hazard Do not check for
hydraulic leaks with
hands.
Tip-over hazard
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Corrosive acid. Explosion hazard Crushing hazard No flame Crushing hazard
Stay clear of moving
machinery.
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