18 Genie AWP Super Series Part No. 37168Operator’s Manual First Edition • Ninth PrintingWorkplace InspectionDo Not Operate Unless:You learn and practice the principles of safemachine operation contained in this operator’smanual.1 Avoid hazardous situations.2 Always perform a pre-operationinspection.3 Always perform function tests prior to use.4 Inspect the workplace.Know and understand the work placeinspection before going on to the nextsection.5 Only use the machine as it was intended.FundamentalsThe Workplace Inspection helps the operatordetermine if the work place is suitable for safemachine operation. It should be performed by theoperator prior to moving the machine to the workplace.It is the operator’s responsibility to read andremember the work place hazards, then watch forand avoid them while moving, setting up andoperating the machine.Workplace InspectionBe aware of and avoid the following hazardoussituations:· drop-offs or holes· bumps, floor obstructions or debris· overhead obstructions and high voltageconductors· hazardous locations· inadequate surface support to withstand all loadforces imposed by the machine· wind and weather conditions· the presence of unauthorized personnel· other possible unsafe conditions