Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second PrintingWork Area Safety12 GS-2646 AV • GS-2646 AV35 Part No. 1274894GTWork Area SafetyElectrocution HazardsThis machine is not electrically insulated and willnot provide protection from contact with orproximity to electrical current.Obey all local andgovernmental regulationsregarding requiredclearance from electricalpower lines. At aminimum, the requiredclearance contained in thechart below must befollowed.Line Voltage Required Clearance0 to 50KV 10 ft 3.05 m50 to 200KV 15 ft 4.60 m200 to 350KV 20 ft 6.10 m350 to 500KV 25 ft 7.62 m500 to 750KV 35 ft 10.67 m750 to 1000KV 45 ft 13.72 mAllow for platform movement, electrical line swayor sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.Keep away from themachine if it contactsenergized power lines.Personnel on the groundor in the platform must nottouch or operate themachine until energizedpower lines are shut off.Do not operate the machine during lightning orstorms.Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.Tip-over HazardsOccupants, equipment and materials shall notexceed the maximum platform capacity or themaximum platform capacity of the platformextension.Maximum capacityPlatform extendedModel PlatformretractedPlatformonlyExtensiononlyMaximumoccupantsGS-264 AVGS-264 AV35900 lbs408 kg600 lbs272 kg300 lbs136 kg3Platform retracted Platform extendedExtension only Platform only