To ensure years of safe, dependable service, only trained and authorized persons should operate
and service your Genesis attachment. It is the responsibility of the product’s owner to ensure the
operator is trained in the safe operation of the product and has available this manual for review.
It is the responsibility of the operator and maintenance personnel to read, fully understand and
follow all operational and safety-related instructions in this manual. The attachment should not
be operated until you have read and fully understand these instructions. Always use good safety
practices to protect yourself and those around you.
Important
This operator’s manual must accompany the attachment at all times and be readily available to
the operator.
Manual Replacement
Should this manual become damaged or lost or if additional copies are required, immediately contact any authorized Genesis dealer or the Genesis Service Department at 888-743-2748 or 715395-5252 for a replacement.
Registration Form
The Warranty Registration Form must be lled out by the dealer or customer and returned to Genesis indicating the date the attachment went into service.
Possible Variations
Genesis cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard as
the owner’s requirements and equipment may vary. Therefore, the warnings in this publication and
on the product may not be all-inclusive, and you must satisfy yourself that the procedure, application, work method or operating technique is safe for you and others before operating.
Public Notice
Genesis reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products and technical literature at any time without public notice or obligation. Genesis also reserves the right to discontinue
manufacturing any product at its discretion at any time.
Warranty
All work or repairs to be considered for warranty reimbursement must be pre-authorized by the
Genesis Service Department. Any alterations, modications or repairs performed before authorization by the Genesis Service Department will render all warranty reimbursement consideration null
and void without exception. See page 49 for Warranty Claim Procedures.
Improper operation or improperly performed maintenance may render any warranty null and void.
Important 3
Manual Replacement 3
Registration Form 3
Possible Variations 3
Public Notice 3
Warranty 3
SAFETY STATEMENTS 7
OPERATIONAL SAFETY 8
Read Manual Before Operating or Maintaining the Attachment 8
Personal Protection 8
Know Your Equipment 8
Before Operating 8
Check the Equipment 9
Stability 9
Know the Work Area 10
Starting Procedure 10
Place the Load Safely 10
Safely Operate Equipment 11
Transporting the Attachment 12
Equipment Condition 12
Working Overhead 12
Power Lines 12
Use Care with Hydraulic Fluid Pressure 13
Prioritized Oil Flow 14
Emergency Situations 14
Unsafe Conditions 14
Crystalline Silica Dust 14
Process Material Safely 15
Lift the Load Safely 15
Place the Load Safely 15
Electric Installation for Electric Over Hydraulic Option 18
Versi Pro Standard Eight-Pin Connection 18
Hydraulic Installation for Fully Hydraulic Option 18
HYDRAULIC START-UP 19
Start-up Procedure: 19
GENERAL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 20
Start-up 20
Efcient and Productive Operation 20
COMMON OPERATIONAL CONCERNS 21
Cutting Larger Materials 21
Chatter While Cutting 21
This symbol by itself or used with a safety signal word
throughout this manual is used to call attention to instructions involving your personal safety or the safety of others. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury
or death.
This statement is used where serious injury or death will
result if the instructions are not followed properly.
This statement is used where serious injury or death
could result if the instructions are not followed properly.
This statement is used where minor or moderate injury
could result if the instructions are not followed properly.
NOTICE
This statement is used where property damage could
result if the instructions are not followed properly.
Read Manual Before Operating or Maintaining the Attachment
Read this manual before attempting to operate the attachment. This operator’s
manual should be regarded as part of the attachment. For proper installation,
operation and maintenance of the attachment, operators and maintenance personnel must read this manual.
Serious injury or death could result if appropriate protective clothing and safety devices are not used.
Personal Protection
Use protective clothing and safety devices appropriate for the working conditions. These may
include but are not limited to:
3 Hard hat3 Safety glasses, goggles or face shield3 Hearing protection3 Safety shoes3 Heavy gloves3 Reective clothing3 Respirator or lter mask
Know Your Equipment
Know your attachment’s capabilities, dimensions and functions before
operating. Inspect your attachment before operating and never operate an
attachment that is not in proper working order. Remove and replace any
damaged or worn parts.
Before Operating
3 Warn all others in the area that you are about to start operation.3 Perform the “Check the Equipment” steps outlined in this manual.3 Check underneath and around the machine. Make sure all personnel and equipment are
clear from the area of operation and equipment movement. Check clearances in all directions, including overhead.
3 Be properly seated in the operator’s seat.3 Do not attempt to operate until you have read and fully understand this manual and the
Before use, check the equipment to ensure it is in good operating condition.
Check the following:
3 Grease ttings. Pump grease at all tting locations, see page 253 Hydraulic uid level. Add hydraulic uid as required.3 Hydraulic hoses and hose connections for wear or leaks. Repair or replace any damaged
hoses or connections.
3 All control levers for proper operation.3 Rotation bearing. Visually check for loose or damaged bolts If re-
pair is required, refer to qualied personnel.
3 Grease rotation bearing and pinion gear.3 Check for loose or missing pin retaining bolts.3 Check cylinders for dents (barrel) or dings (rod).
Serious injury or death could result if warnings or instructions regarding carrier stability and the work area are not
followed properly.
CONDITION
3
GOOD
Stability
Your Genesis attachment is sized for carrier stability. However, improper operation, faulty mainte-
nance or unauthorized modications may cause instability.
3 Know the working ranges and capacities of the carrier to avoid tipping.3 Use the recommended carrier counter weight.
The following conditions affect stability:
• Ground conditions
• Grade
• Weight of attachment
• Contents of attachment
• Operator judgement
For greater stability, knuckle the attachment to bring the load closer to the center of rotation (center of gravity) while lifting. Use extra caution during reaching to avoid tipping.
Check clearances in the work area. Keep all bystanders at a safe distance. Do not work under
obstacles. Always check your location for overhead and buried power lines or other utilities before
operation.
Check ground conditions. Avoid unstable or slippery areas. Position the carrier on rm level
ground. If level ground is not possible, position the carrier to use the attachment to the front or
back of the carrier. Avoid working over the side of the carrier.
To reduce the risk of tipping and slipping, never park on a grade exceeding 10% (one-foot rise
over the span of a ten-foot run).
Starting Procedure
Before operating, walk completely around the equipment to make certain no one is under it, on it
or close to it. Keep all bystanders at least 75 feet away from the area of operation and equipment
movement. Let all other workers and bystanders know you are preparing to start. DO NOT operate
until everyone is clear.
Always be properly seated in the operator’s seat before operating any carrier controls.
To start:
3 Make sure all controls are in the center (neutral) position.3 Be properly seated.3 Slowly operate all functions to check for proper operation and to bleed air from the hydrau-
lic system.
To shut down:
3 Return your Genesis attachment to a rest position on the ground.3 Shut off the carrier engine.3 Work controls in all directions to relieve hydraulic pressure, per excavator manufacturer’s
instructions.
Serious injury or death could result if warnings or
instructions regarding safe operation are not followed
properly.
Place the Load Safely
Do not move the attachment, or anything held in the jaws, over people, equipment or buildings. Do
not throw or drop the contents. Operate the controls smoothly and gradually.
3 Travel only with the attachment in a safe transport position to prevent uncontrolled move-
ment. Drive slowly over rough ground and on slopes.
3 When driving on public roads use safety lights, reectors, Slow Moving Vehicle signs, etc.,
to prevent accidents. Check local government regulations that may affect you.
3 Do not drive close to ditches, excavations, etc., as cave-in could result.3 Do not smoke when refueling the prime mover. Allow room in the fuel tank for expansion.
Wipe up any spilled fuel. Secure cap tightly when done.
Equipment Condition
Never operate poorly maintained equipment. When maintenance is required, repair or replace
parts immediately.
Serious injury or death could result if warnings or instructions regarding working overhead are not followed properly.
Working Overhead
Avoid handling material overhead whenever possible. Safety glass and wire mesh
cab guarding must be installed to protect the operator from ying debris that may be
created during handling. Falling Object Protection Structures, or FOPS, are necessary for any application where material is to be handled overhead.
Serious injury or death will result if warnings or instructions
regarding power lines are not followed properly.
Power Lines
Do not operate the machine near energized power lines. All local, state/provincial and federal
regulations must be met before approaching power lines, overhead or underground cables, or power sources of any kind with any part of the carrier or
attachment. Always contact the appropriate utility when operating near power
lines. The lines should be moved, insulated, disconnected or de-energized
and grounded before operating in the area.
Current in high voltage lines may arc some distance from the wire to a nearby ground. Keep all parts
of the machine at least 50 feet (16m) away from power lines.
Serious injury or death could result if warnings or instruc-
tions regarding hydraulic uid pressure are not followed
properly.
Use Care with Hydraulic Fluid Pressure
Hydraulic uid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or death.
Hydraulic leaks under pressure may not be visible.
3 Keep unprotected body parts, such as face, eyes and arms as far away
as possible from a suspected leak. Flesh injected with hydraulic uid may
develop gangrene or other permanent injuries.
3 If injured by injected uid see a doctor immediately.
3 Wear safety glasses and protective clothing and use a piece of cardboard
or wood when searching for hydraulic leaks.
Do Not Use Your Hands!
See illustration below.
3 Hydraulic oil becomes hot during operation. Do not let hydraulic oil or com-
ponents contact skin, as it could cause severe burns. Allow hydraulic components to cool before working on them. Use appropriate protective clothing
and safety equipment. If burned, seek immediate medical attention.
Equipment operators must ensure there is prioritized oil ow to the main valves in overhead operations or high reach conditions.
Emergency Situations
Always be prepared for emergencies. Make sure a re extinguisher is available.
Be familiar with its operation. Make sure to inspect and service the re extinguisher
regularly. Make sure a rst aid kit is readily available.
Unsafe Conditions
Do not operate if an unsafe condition exists. Stop operation immediately, shut down the machine
and report the unsafe condition to the proper authority. Equipment operation and maintenance
practices directly affect your safety and the safety of those around you. Always use common
sense while operating and be alert to unsafe conditions.
Crystalline Silica Dust
It is recommended to use dust suppression, dust collection and if necessary, personal protective
equipment during the operation of any attachment that may cause high levels of dust.
Exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust along with
other hazardous dusts may cause serious or fatal respiratory disease.
IMPORTANT: Concrete and masonry products contain silica sand.
Quartz, which is a form of silica and the most common mineral in the
Earth’s crust, is associated with many types of rock.
Some activities that may have silica dust present in the air include
demolition, sweeping, loading, sawing, hammering, drilling or planing of
rock, concrete or masonry.
It is recommended to use dust suppression (such as water) or dust collection (such as a vacuum) along with personal protective equipment if
necessary during the operation of any attachment that may cause high
levels of silica dust.
Using your Genesis attachment in unauthorized applications may create an unsafe situation and will void the warranty.
Process Material Safely
• Do not process hardened steel material such as tool steel, railroad rail, axles or machined
parts. Hardened material breaks, rather than shears, which may cause ying debris. It will also
cause damaging decompression spikes to your Genesis attachment and base carrier hydraulic systems.
• Do not operate any functions of the carrier while cutting or crushing with your Genesis attachment, including boom and drive functions.
• Do not pull down structures with your Genesis attachment. Doing so may cause falling debris
or material may break free and exceed the capacities of the carrier, causing a tipping hazard.
• The rotator should only be used for positioning your Genesis attachment. Do not use the rotator to pry or break material.
Lift the Load Safely
• The hydraulic system has been preset and tested by your dealer. Do not alter hydraulic settings without consulting an authorized Genesis dealer or the Genesis Service Department.
Doing so will void the warranty and may cause structural damage, accidents or tipping.
• Make sure the load is held securely in the jaws. Do not move a loaded attachment if load is
loose or dangling. Make sure the load is pinched between the jaws – never cradle a load.
• For greater stability, knuckle the attachment to bring the load closer to the center of rotation
(center of gravity) while lifting. Use extra caution during reaching to avoid tipping.
Place the Load Safely
• Do not move the attachment, or anything held in the jaws, over people, equipment or buildings. Place the load gently. Do not throw or drop the contents.
• Operate the controls smoothly and gradually. Jerky controls are hazardous and may cause
damage to the carrier.
• Avoid re hazards. Keep the area clean. Remove all ammable materials from the area during
any welding or heating process. Have a re extinguisher nearby and know how to use it.
• Never substitute pins or bolts. Use factory supplied pins. Replace all bolts with the same size
and grade. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
• Use your Genesis attachment only as directed in this manual. Do not use the attachment to lift
and move other objects. Doing so may cause instability and tipping.