Genie GTH 4013 EX Operator's Manual

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Operator’s Manual18 GTH-4013EX - GTH-4514EX - GTH-4017EX Part No. 57.0009.0454Second Edition - Second PrintingWORKING CLOTHESDuring work, but especially when maintaining orrepairing the machine, operators must wear suitableprotective clothing: Overalls or any other comfortable garments.Operators should not wear clothes with largesleeves or objects that can get stuck in movingparts of the machine. Protective helmet. Protective gloves. Working shoes.OTHER DANGERSHazards on the JOBSITEAlways take into account the features of the job sitewhere you are going to work: Always examine the working area and compareit with the machine dimensions in the differentconfigurations.DANGERThe machine is not electrically insulated anddoes not provide protection from contact withor proximity to electrical power lines.Always keep at a minimum safe distance fromthe telescopic boom and the lifted load. Electricalhazards! Keep away from the machine in case of contactwith energized power lines. Personnel on theground must never touch or operate the machineuntil energized power lines are shut off.DANGERDo not at any time use the machine during astorm.Use only type-approved working clothing in goodcondition.Personal PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTUnder special working conditions, the followingpersonal protective equipment should be used: Breathing set (or dust mask). Ear-protectors or equivalent equipment. Goggles or facial masks.Use only type-approved protective equipment ingood condition.DEATH OR INJURY CAN RESULT FROMCONTACTING ELECTRIC POWER LINES.ALWAYS CONTACT THE ELECTRIC POWER LINESOWNER. THE ELECTRIC POWER SHALL BEDISCONNECTED OR THE POWER LINES MOVEDOR INSULATED BEFORE MACHINE OPERATIONSBEGINPOWER LINE VOLTAGE REQUIRED CLEARANCE0 to 50 kV 10 ft 3.00 m50 to 200 kV 15 ft 4.60 m200 to 350 kV 20 ft 6.10 m350 to 500 kV 25 ft 7.62 m500 to 750 kV 35 ft 10.67 m750 to 1000 kV 45 ft 13.72 mSafety PrecautionsCourtesy of Crane.Market