14 Genie TZ-50 Part No. 133555Operator’s Manual Third Edition • Third PrintingElectrocution HazardsThis machine is not electrically insulated andwill not provide protection from contact with orproximity to electrical current.Obey all local and governmental regulationsregarding required clearance from electricalpower lines. At a minimum, the required clearancecontained in the chart below must be followed.Line VoltageRequired Clearance0 to 50KV 3.05 m>50 to 200KV 4.60 m>200 to 350KV 6.10 m>350 to 500KV 7.62 m>500 to 750KV 10.67 m>750 to 1000KV 13.72 mover 1000KV see belowFor power lines over 1000kV, the minimumclearance distance must be established bythe utility owner or operator or by a registeredprofessional engineer who is a qualified personwith respect to electrical power transmission anddistribution.Allow for platform movement, electrical line swayor sag and beware of strong or gusty winds.Do not operate the machine during lightning orstorms.Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.Keep away from the machine if it contactsenergized power lines. Personnel must not touchor operate the machine until energized power linesare shut off.Do not operate an AC powered machine or a DCbattery charger unless using a 3-wire groundedextension cord connected to a grounded ACcircuit. Do not alter or disable 3-wire groundedplugs.Tip-over HazardsOccupants, equipment and materials shall notexceed the maximum platform capacity.Maximum capacity - without optional platform rotateANSI/CSA models - 2 occupants 227 kgCE models - 2 occupants 200 kgMaximum capacity - with optional platform rotateANSI/CSA models - 2 occupants 209 kgCE models - 1 occupant 181 kgWork Area Safety