Genie Super-Straddle Operator's Manual
Text of the manual
Serial Number Range
Super-Straddle
from SSP-7000
AUS
Australia
with
Maintenance
Information
Third Edition
First Printing
Part No. 1298031GT
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Front Matter
Contents
Introduction ............................................................1
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions ..............5
General Safety .......................................................6
Work Area Safety ...................................................7
Assembly and Disassembly ...................................9
Legend ................................................................ 11
Inspections .......................................................... 12
Operating Instructions ......................................... 20
Maintenance ....................................................... 23
Specifications ...................................................... 24
Copyright © 1992 Terex Corporation
Third Edition: First Printing, September 2020
Genie is a registered trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc. in
the U.S.A. and many other countries.
These machines comply with
AS 1418.10
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Intr oducti on
About this manual
Genie appreciates your choice of our machine for
your application. Our number one priority is user
safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts.
This book is an operation and daily maintenance
manual for the user or operator of a Genie
machine.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of your machine and should remain with the
machine at all times. If you have any questions,
contact Genie.
Product Identification
The machine serial number is located on the serial
label.
Serial number (stamped
on inside of end frame
assembly)
Serial label
Intended Use and Familiarization
Guide
The winch on the Super Straddle is only intended
to lift the Genie AWP to the appropriate height. It is
not intended to lift people. Before operating the
machine, it’s the operator’s responsibility to read
and understand this familiarization guide.
Each person must be trained to operate a
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP).
Familiarization with the MEWP must be given
to each person who is authorized, competent
and trained.
Only trained and authorized personnel should
be permitted to operate the machine.
The operator is responsible to read,
understand, and obey the manufacturer’s
instructions and safety rules provided in the
Operator’s Manual.
The Operator’s Manual is located in the
manual storage container, at the platform.
For specific product applications, see
Contacting The Manufacturer.
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Related machine movement:
Base frame
Telescoping base
frame
Straddle socket plug
Swivel caster lock
1. Winch
2. Lifting bar
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Bulletin Distribution and
Compliance
Safety of product users is of paramount
importance to Genie. Various bulletins are used by
Genie to communicate important safety and
product information to dealers and machine
owners.
The information contained in the bulletins is tied to
specific machines using the machine model and
serial number.
Distribution of bulletins is based on the most
current owner on record along with their
associated dealer, so it is important to register your
machine and keep your contact information up to
date.
To ensure safety of personnel and the reliable
continued operation of your machine, be sure to
comply with the action indicated in a respective
bulletin.
To view any open bulletins for your machine, visit
us on the web at www.genielift.com.
Contacting the Manufacturer
At times it may be necessary to contact Genie.
When you do, be ready to supply the model
number and serial number of your machine, along
with your name and contact information. At
minimum, Genie should be contacted for:
Accident reporting
Questions regarding product applications and
safety
Standards and regulatory compliance information
Current owner updates, such as changes in
machine ownership or changes in your contact
information. See Transfer of Ownership, below.
Transfer of Machine Ownership
Taking a few minutes to update owner information
will ensure that you receive important safety,
maintenance and operating information that
applies to your machine.
Please register your machine by visiting us on the
web at www.genielift.com or by calling us toll free
at 1-800-536-1800.