Genie SUPERLIFT 97550 - Manual (Page 18)

16 Genie Superlift Advantage Part No. 97550
Operator's Manual Third Edition • Third Printing
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Moving Machine with a Load
It is best to move the machine on the worksite 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 and obey the following safety rules:
· Make sure the area is level and clear of
obstructions
· Make sure the load is centered on the load
handling attachment
· Make sure the load is secured to the load
handling attachment
· Avoid sudden starts and stops
· Travel with the load in the lowest possible
position
· Keep personnel away from the machine and
load
After Each Use
To prepare the Genie Superlift for storage, follow
the Setup procedure in reverse order.
Select a safe storage location - firm level surface,
weather protected, clear of obstruction and traffic.
Setup
Select an area that is firm, level and free of
obstructions.
Follow the Setup procedures in the Function Tests
section.
Raising and Lowering Load
1 Center the load on the load handling attachment.
See Load Capacity Charts section.
2 Secure the load to the load handling attachment.
3 Raise the load by firmly
grasping the winch
handles and rotating
them toward the mast.
Do not allow the cable
to wind unevenly onto
the drum.
4 Lower the load by firmly grasping the winch
handles and rotating them away from the mast.
After lowering to the desired position, turn the
winch handles toward the mast (raise the load)
1 / 4 turn to set the brakes
down
up