Genie GL-8, GL-10, GL-4, GL-12 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

First Edition

Sixth Printing

Part No. 35566

Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing

Important

Read, understand and obey these safety rules and
operating instructions before operating this machine.
Only trained and authorized personnel shall be
permitted to operate this machine. If you have any
questions, call Genie Industries.

Contents

Page

Safety ......................................................................... 1

Legend ........................................................................ 6

Pre-operation Inspection ............................................. 8

Function Tests.......................................................... 10

Workplace Inspection................................................ 13

Operating Instructions............................................... 14

Battery & Charger Operating Instructions .................. 16

Transport Instructions ............................................... 17

Load Capacity Charts................................................ 18

Decals ...................................................................... 20

Specifications ........................................................... 22

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First Edition: Sixth Printing, December 2004
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Safety Rules

Warning

Failure to obey the instructions and
safety rules in this manual may
result in death or serious injury.

Do Not Operate Unless:

You learn and practice the principles of safe

machine operation contained in this operator's
manual.

1 Avoid hazardous situations.
Know and understand the safety rules

before going on to the next section.

2 Always perform a pre-operation

inspection.

3 Always perform the function tests prior to

use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.

You read, understand and obey the

manufacturer's instructions and safety rules—
safety and operator's manuals and machine
decals.

You read, understand and obey employer's

safety rules and work site regulations.

You read, understand and obey all applicable

governmental regulations.

You are properly trained to safely operate the

machine.

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SAFETY RULES

Fall Hazards

Do not use as a personnel
lifting platform or step.

Do not stand or sit on the
forks, load platform or
boom.

Do not climb on the
machine.

Tip-over Hazards

Do not exceed the rated load capacity. See Load
Capacity Charts section.

Do not raise the load unless the leg lock pins have
been properly inserted into the legs.

Do not raise the load unless the correct length legs
are properly installed.

Do not raise the load unless the machine is on a
firm, level surface.

Do not place ladders or scaffolding against any part
of the machine.

Do not operate the machine unless the
wheel/ leg/caster configuration is properly
installed.

Prior to use, check the work area for drop-offs,
holes, bumps, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces
or other possible hazardous conditions.

Avoid debris and uneven surfaces while rolling a
machine without the legs installed.

Do not replace machine parts critical to stability or
structure with items of different weight or
specification.

Do not cause a horizontal force or side load to the
machine by raising or lowering a fixed or
overhanging load.

Do not use the machine on a moving or mobile
surface or vehicle.

Collision Hazards

Do not raise if the load is not properly centered on
the forks or load platform.

Check the work area for
overhead obstructions or
other possible hazards.

Do not stand under or
allow personnel under the
machine when the load is

Do not move the machine with a raised load,
except for minor positioning.

Do not tilt the machine back with a raised load.
Do not use blocks to level the machine.
Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty

winds. Increasing the load surface area will
decrease machine stability in windy conditions.

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raised.
Do not lower the load unless the area below is clear

of personnel and obstructions.
Use common sense and planning when transporting

the machine on an incline, slope or stairs.
Maintain proper lubrication on the frame channels.

See the Pre-operation Inspection section.
Unlubricated frame channels can bind or stop
moving, which could result in the load shifting or
falling.

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SAFETY RULES

Electrocution Hazards

This machine is not electrically insulated and will
not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.

Maintain safe distances away from electrical power
lines and apparatus in accordance with applicable
governmental regulations and the following chart.

Voltage Minimum Safe

Approach Distance

Phase to Phase Feet Meters
0 to 300V Avoid Contact

300V to 50KV 10 3.1
50KV to 200KV 15 4.6
200KV to 350KV 20 6.1
350KV to 500KV 25 7.6
500KV to 750KV 35 10.7
750KV to 1000KV 45 13.7

Allow for mast movement and electrical line sway
or sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.

Keep away from the machine if it contacts
energized power lines. Personnel must not touch or
operate the machine until power lines are shut off.

Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.

Bodily Injury Hazards

Do not grasp the cable.

Improper Use Hazard

Never leave a machine unattended with a load.
Unauthorized personnel may attempt to operate the
machine without proper instruction, creating an
unsafe condition.

Damaged Machine Hazards

Do not use a damaged or
malfunctioning machine.

Do not use a machine with a
worn, frayed, kinked or damaged
cable.

Do not use a machine with less

than 4 wraps of cable on the
winch drum when the carriage is
fully lowered.

Conduct a thorough
pre-operation inspection prior to

each use.
Be sure that all decals are legible and in place.
Maintain proper lubrication on the winch. See

Genie Lift Parts and Service Manual

not allow oil or grease on braking surfaces.

for details. Do

Crushing Hazard

Maintain a firm grasp on the winch handle until the
brake is locked. The brake is locked when the load
will not cause the winch handle to turn.

Keep hands and fingers away from the pulleys,
carriage and other potential pinch points.

Do not place arms, hands or fingers through the
frame.

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Lifting Hazard

Use proper lifting techniques to load or tip the
machine, or move the machine on stairs.

Do not move the machine on stairs when the
machine is equipped with the 4 point caster option.

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SAFETY RULES

Ladder Safety
Fall Hazards

Do not use the ladder as scaffolding.
Do not sit on the ladder.
Do not over reach. Keep your body centered

between both side rails.
Do not use the top rung as a step.

Tip-over Hazards

Do not exceed the ladder's maximum capacity of
250 lbs / 113 kg.

Do not overload the ladder. Ladders are designed
for 1 person only.

Do not use the ladder unless it is properly set up.
Do not shift the ladder while on it. Avoid pushing or

pulling off to the side of the ladder.
Do not set up the ladder on slippery surfaces.
Do not use blocks to level the ladder.

Electric Winch Safety
Electrocution Hazard

Do not operate the DC battery charger unless using
a 3-wire grounded extension cord connected to a
grounded AC circit. Do not alter or disable the
3-wire grounded plugs.

Tip-over Hazards

Do not exceed the rated load capacity. See Load
Capacity Charts section.

Do not use the electric winch on models with the
standard base. The electric winch is designed for
use only on straddle base models.

Do not alter or disable the limit switch.

Battery and Charger Safety

- Electric Winch Models
Burn Hazards

Batteries contain acid.
Always wear protective
clothing and eyewear
when working with
batteries.

Avoid spilling or
contacting battery acid.
Neutralize battery acid
spills with baking soda
and water.

The battery pack must
remain in an upright
position.

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SAFETY RULES

Explosion Hazards

Batteries emit explosive
gas. Keep sparks, flames
and lighted tobacco away
from the battery.

Charge the battery in a
well-ventilated area.

Do not disconnect the charger DC output wires
from the battery when the charger is on.

Electrocution Hazards

Connect the charger to a
grounded AC circuit only.

Do not expose the battery
or charger to water or rain.

Before each use, inspect
for damage. Replace
damaged components
before operating.

Lifting Hazard

The battery pack weighs 80 lbs / 37 kg. Use the
appropriate number of people and proper lifting
techniques when lifting the battery pack.

Decal Legend

Genie product decals use symbols, color coding
and signal words to identify the following:

Safety alert symbol—used to alert
personnel to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.

Red—used to indicate the
presence of an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

Orange—used to indicate the
presence of a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

Yellow with safety alert symbol—
used to indicate the presence of a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may cause
minor or moderate injury.

Yellow without safety alert
symbol—used to indicate the
presence of a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property
damage.

Green—used to indicate operation
or maintenance information.

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LEGEND

Models with electric
winch option

Straddle Base with
4 Point Casters

24 Brake (option)
2 5 Fork lock pin
2 6 Winch mounting bracket
27 Winch
28 Boom (option)
29 Load platform (option)
3 0 Electric winch battery

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3 1 Electric winch charger
3 2 Electric winch (option)
3 3 Electric winch control
34 Electric winch limit switch
3 5 Red Emergency Stop button
3 6 Electric winch control up

button

3 7 Electric winch control down

button

3 8 Caster, 4 inch - option A

Caster, 5 inch - option B
3 9 Ladder snap pin
40 Ladder (option)

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Pre-operation Inspection

Fundamentals

The pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection
performed by the operator prior to each work shift.
This inspection is designed to discover if anything
is apparently wrong with a machine before the

Do Not Operate Unless:

You learn and practice the principles of safe

machine operation contained in this operator's
manual.

1 Avoid hazardous situations.

2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
Know and understand the pre-operation

inspection before going on to the next
section.

3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.

operator tests it.
Refer to the list on the next page and check each

of the items.
If damage or any unauthorized variation from

factory delivered condition is discovered, the
machine must be tagged and removed from
service.

Repairs to the machine may only be made by a
qualified service technician, according to the
manufacturer's specifications. After repairs are
completed, the operator must perform a pre­operation inspection again before testing the
machine functions.

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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION

o Be sure that the operator’s manual is complete,

legible and available for reference.

o Be sure that all decals are legible and in place.

See Decals section.

Check the following components or areas for
damage, improperly installed or missing parts and
unauthorized modifications:

o Winch and related components
o Base components
o Legs
o Roller wheels
o Inner and outer frames
o Glide buttons
o Carriage hold-down assembly
o Cable anchor
o Cable and pulleys
o Wheels and casters
o Forks

Check the entire machine for:

o Dents or damage
o Corrosion or oxidation
o Cracks in welds or structural components

o Be sure that all structural and other critical

components are present and all associated
fasteners and pins are in place and properly
tightened.

o Inspect and clean the battery terminals and all

battery cable connections.

o Be sure there is a minimum of 4 wraps of cable

around the winch drum when the carriage is
fully lowered.

o Be sure the frame channels are properly

lubricated and free of debris. Lubricate the
channels with a dry silicone spray or silicone
wax (Genie part number 90337).

o Load platform and boom (if equipped)
o Nuts, bolts and other fasteners
o Cable (kinks, frays, abrasions)
o Ladder (if equipped)
o Brake system (if equipped)
o Limit switch (electric winch models)
o Electric winch and related components

(if equipped)

o Hand controls and wiring (electric winch

models)

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Function T ests

Fundamentals

The function tests are designed to discover any
malfunctions before the machine is put into service.
The operator must follow the step-by-step
instructions to test all machine functions.

A malfunctioning machine must never be used. If

Do Not Operate Unless:

You learn and practice the principles of safe

machine operation contained in this operator's
manual.

malfunctions are discovered, the machine must be
tagged and removed from service. Repairs to the
machine may only be made by a qualified service
technician, according to the manufacturer's

specifications.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.

3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
Know and understand the function tests

before going on to the next section.

4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.

After repairs are completed, the operator must

perform a pre-operation inspection and function

tests again before putting the machine into service.

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FUNCTION TESTS

Function Tests

1 Select a test area that is firm, level and free of

obstructions.

Setup

1 Tilt the machine back.
2 Slide each fork onto the carriage and secure it

with the fork lock pins.

3 Slide each leg into

a base socket until
the leg lock pin

snaps into the leg.
4 Stand the machine up.
5 Remove the winch handle, reverse the handle

and install it. The handle grip should face the

operator.
6 Straddle base: Adjust to desired width. Be sure

the leg lock pin snaps into the leg.
7 Rotate the hold-down bar off of the carriage.

Boom

Load Platform

1 Lay the load platform onto the forks.
2 Lift the front of the load platform and push it

toward the carriage until the back angle is under
the lower fork mounting tube.

3 Rotate the load platform down until it locks into

place over the forks.

Ladder Setup (if equipped)

1 Position the machine.
2 Pull the snap pins on both sides of the ladder.
3 Pull the ladder down into the lowered position.

Be sure to support the ladder until it is fully
lowered.

To store the ladder: Raise the ladder to the stowed
position and be sure the snap pins lock into place.

1 Hold the boom in a vertical position.
2 Place the top of the boom plate under the upper

fork mounting tube and lift up.
3 Rotate the boom down until it locks into place.
4 Attach the lifting shackle to the desired hole on

the boom.

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FUNCTION TESTS

Test the Brake Operation
(if equipped)

1 Press down on the foot pedal to lock the brake.
2 Push the machine.

Result: The wheels should not roll.
3 Pull up on the foot pedal to release the brake.
4 Push the machine.

Result: The machine should move.

Test the Winch Operation

Note: The Genie Lift 4 does not have an inner
frame.

1 Rotate the winch handle clockwise to raise the

carriage.

Result: The carriage should raise to the top of

the inner frame and then the inner frame should
raise. The carriage and inner frame should
move smoothly, free of hesitation and binding.

2 Rotate the winch handle counterclockwise to

lower the carriage.

Test Electric Winch Operation
(if equipped)

Note: The Genie Lift 4 does not have an inner
frame.

1 Connect the battery pack.
2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the

on position.

3 Push the up button on the hand controls.

Result: The carriage should raise to the top of

the inner frame and then the inner frame should
raise. The carriage and inner frame should
move smoothly, free of hesitation and binding.
The winch should turn off when the carriage
reaches maximum height.

4 Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the

off position.

5 Push the down button, then the up button.

Result: The up/down function should not

operate.

Result: The inner frame should lower into the

outer frame, and then the carriage should lower
into the inner frame. The carriage and inner
frame should move smoothly, free of hesitation
and binding.

Note: If the carriage and inner frame do not move
freely, the channels may need to be lubricated with
a dry silicone spray or silicone wax.

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Workplace Inspection

Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous
situations:

· drop-offs or holes

· bumps and floor obstructions

· debris

Do Not Operate Unless:

You learn and practice the principles of safe

machine operation contained in this operator's

manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.

4 Inspect the workplace.
Know and understand the workplace

inspection before going on to the next
section.

5 Only use the machine as it was intended.

Fundamentals

The workplace inspection helps the operator
determine if the workplace is suitable for safe
machine operation. It should be performed by the
operator prior to moving the machine to the
workplace.

· overhead obstructions and high voltage
conductors

· hazardous locations

· sloped surfaces

· unstable or slippery surfaces

· inadequate surface support to withstand all
load forces imposed by the machine

· wind and weather conditions

· all other possible unsafe conditions

It is the operator's responsibility to read and
remember the workplace hazards, then watch for
and avoid them while moving, setting up and
operating the machine.

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Operating Instructions

Setup

Select an area that is firm, level and free of
obstructions.

Follow the Setup procedures in the Function Tests
section.

Do Not Operate Unless:

You learn and practice the principles of safe

machine operation contained in this operator's

manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.

5 Only use the machine as it was intended.

Raising and Lowering Load ­Manual Winch

1 Center the load on the forks or load platform.
2 Raise the load by firmly grasping the winch

handle and rotating it clockwise. Do not allow
the cable to wind unevenly onto the winch
drum.

3 Lower the load by firmly grasping the winch

handle and rotating it counterclockwise. After
lowering to the desired position, turn the winch
handle clockwise (raise the load) 1/4 turn to set
the brake.

Fundamentals

The Operating Instructions section provides
instructions for each aspect of machine operation.
It is the operator's responsibility to follow all the
safety rules and instructions in the operator's
manual.

Using the machine for any purpose other than lifting
material is unsafe.

If more than one operator is expected to use a
machine at different times in the same work shift,
each operator is expected to follow all safety rules
and instructions in the operator's manual. That
means every new operator should perform a pre­operation inspection, function tests and a
workplace inspection before using the machine.

Raising and Lowering Load ­Electric Winch

1 Center the load on the forks or load platform.
2 Connect the battery pack.
3 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the

on position.

4 Push the up or down button on the hand controls

for the desired direction of travel.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Moving Machine with a Load

It is best to move the machine on the work site with
no load. Moving a raised load should be restricted
to positioning for loading and unloading. If it is
necessary to move the machine with a raised load,
understand and obey the following safety rules:

· Make sure the area is level and clear of
obstructions.

· Make sure the load is centered on the forks or
load platform.

· Avoid sudden starts and stops.

· Travel with the load in the lowest possible
position.

· Keep personnel away from the machine and
load.

· Do not tilt the machine back with a raised
load.

Moving Machine on Stairs

It is best to move the machine on stairs using the
optional stair glides. Moving the machine on stairs
without the use of stair glides is not recommended.
If it is necessary to move the machine on stairs,
understand and obey the following safety rules:

After Each Use

To prepare the machine for storage, remove the
forks and legs and reverse the winch handle. Refer
to the Setup procedure.

Select a safe storage location - firm level surface,
weather protected, clear of obstruction and traffic.

Models with electric winch: Recharge the battery.

· Do not move the machine on stairs when the
machine is equipped with the 4 point caster
option.

· Fully lower the load.

· Ease the machine over each stair. Maintain a
firm grasp on the handle.

· Do not allow the machine to become
unbalanced.

· Continue carefully up or down the stairs.

· Use the appropriate number of people and
proper lifting techniques with heavy loads.

· Models with electric winch: Remove the
battery pack.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

9 Charger models equipped with manual/auto

selector switch: If the ampere meter indicates
that the battery is not being charged, set the
power switch to the MANUAL position until the
ampere meter begins to move up the scale.
Then set the power switch to the AUTO position.

Battery and Charger Instructions
Observe and Obey:

Do not use an external charger or booster

battery.
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
Use proper AC input voltage for charging as

indicated on the charger.
Use only a Genie authorized battery and

charger.

To Charge Battery

1 Open the battery pack lid to access the battery.
2 Remove the battery vent caps and check the

battery acid level. If necessary, add only

enough distilled water to cover the plates. Do

not overfill prior to the charge cycle.

3 Replace the battery vent caps.
4 If equipped: Set the power switch to the OFF

position. Be sure that the DC output cord is

properly connected to the battery (black to

negative, red to positive).

5 Connect the battery charger to a grounded AC

circuit.

6 If equipped: Set the AC Selector switch to the

proper voltage.

10 The charger will turn off automatically when the

battery is fully charged. If equipped: Set the
power switch to the OFF position, then
disconnect from the AC supply.

11 Check the battery acid level when the charge

cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water
to the bottom of the fill tube. Do not overfill.

Dry Battery Filling and
Charging Instructions

1 Remove the battery vent caps and permanently

remove the plastic seal from the battery vent
openings.

2 Fill each cell with battery acid (electrolyte) until

the level is sufficient to cover the plates.

Do not fill to maximum level until the battery charge
cycle is complete. Overfilling can cause the battery
acid to overflow during charging. Neutralize battery
acid spills with baking soda and water.

3 Install the battery vent caps.
4 Charge the battery.
5 Check the battery acid level when the charging

cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water
to the bottom of the fill tube. Do not overfill.

7 Set the power switch to the AUTO position.
8 Monitor the ampere meter for the correct charge

rate. The initial charge rate should be

approximately 10A. The charge rate will

decrease as the battery reaches full charge.

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Transport Instructions

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Lifting Instructions

The number of people required to load and unload a
machine is dependent on a number of factors,
including but not limited to:

· the physical condition, strength and
disabilities or prior injuries of the people
involved

Observe and Obey:

Be sure the vehicle capacity and loading

surfaces are sufficient to support the machine
weight. See the serial plate for the machine
weight.

The transport vehicle must be parked on a level

surface.

Remove the load from the forks, boom or load

platform before loading for transport.

The transport vehicle must be secured to

prevent rolling while the machine is being
loaded.

The machine must be securely fastened to the

transport vehicle.

· the vertical and horizontal distances the
machine has to be moved

· the number of times the machine will be
loaded or unloaded

· the stance, posture and grip used by the
people involved

· the lifting techniques used

· the site conditions and weather in which the
activity is being performed (i.e., slippery, icy,
raining)

The appropriate number of people and proper
lifting techniques must be used to prevent physical
injury.

Loading for T ransport

1 Fully lower the carriage.
2 Rotate the carriage hold-down bar over the

carriage. Be sure the lock pin snaps into place.

3 Remove the winch handle, reverse the handle

and install it. The handle grip should face the
carriage.

4 Models with electric winch: Remove the battery

pack.

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Load Capacity Charts

Forks
Load Positioning Instructions

1 Determine the weight of the load and the

location of its load center.

2 Measure to the load center from the side of the

Observe and Obey:

Failure to properly position the load may result

in death or serious injury.

Verify that the load you wish to raise does not

exceed the maximum load for your load center.
See the load capacity charts on the next page.

Tip-over hazard. Raising a load
that exceeds the machine capacity
may result in death or serious
injury.

load that will be closest to the carriage.

3 Refer to the chart on the next page to determine

if the machine is capable of lifting the weight at
the location on the forks.

4 Place the load so that it rests on the forks, as

close to the carriage as possible.

5 Position the load so that the load center is

within the load center zone.

A load center is defined as the balancing point

(center of gravity) of a load and must be
positioned within the load center zone.

Tip-over hazard. Failure to
position the load center within the
load center zone may result in
death or serious injury.

measure to the load center

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Forks Load Capacity Chart

inches
cm

Model

GL-4 500 500

GL-8 400 400

GL-10 350 350

GL-12 350 350

lbs
kg

lbs
kg

lbs
kg

lbs
kg

Boom

12 14
30 35

227 227

181 181

159 159

159 159

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LOAD CAPACITY CHARTS

Maximum Load Centers

(measure from front of carriage)
Forks: 14 in 35 cm

Load Platform: 14 in 35 cm
Boom: 20 in 51 cm

Load Positioning Instructions

1 Determine the weight of the load and the

location of its load center.

2 Refer to the chart below to determine if the

machine is capable of lifting the weight at the
location on the boom.

3 Attach the lifting shackle to the desired hole on

the boom.

Boom Load Capacity Chart

Model Front Rear

Hole Hole

GL-4 lbs 300 500

kg 136 227

Rear
mounting hole

Front
mounting hole

GL-8 lbs 240 400

kg 109 181

GL-10 lbs 210 350

kg 95 159

GL-12 lbs 210 350

kg 95 159

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52982

35577
or 35578
or 35579

82959

33468
97529

37049

35574

35567

43022

43021

35577 or
35578 or
35579

37120

37111

37111

37084

35575

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52982

97511
or 97512
or 97513

97539
97532

82962

Serial
Plate

97539

82487

97536

82481

82487

97511 or
97512 or
97513

97533

97540

97540

82487

82487
97510

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Specifications

Model GL-4 GL-8 GL-10 GL-12
Height, maximum lift 5 ft 11 in 10 ft 1/2 in 11 ft 8 in 13 ft 91/2 in

Forks up 1.8 m 3.1 m 3.6 m 4.2 m
Height, maximum lift 4 ft 11/2 in 8 ft 3 in 9 ft 101/2 in 12 ft

Forks down 1.2 m 2.5 m 3 m 3.7 m
Height, minimum lift 31/2 in 31/2 in 2 in 2 in

Forks down 8.9 cm 8.9 cm 5.1 cm 5.1 cm
Lift capacity 500 lbs 400 lbs 350 lbs 350 lbs

at 12 in / 30.5 cm load center 227 kg 181 kg 159 kg 159 kg

Machine weight See specification chart on next page.
Height, stowed* 5 ft 71/2 in 5 ft 71/2 in 6 ft 51/2 in 7 ft 63/4 in

1.7 m 1.7 m 2 m 2.3 m

Ground clearance*

3

/4 in

1.9 cm 1.9 cm 1.9 cm 1.9 cm

Standard base

3

Width 24

/4 in 243/4 in NA NA

62.9 cm 62.9 cm

Length - stowed 12 in 12 in NA NA

30.5 cm 30.5 cm

Length - operating 343/4 in 343/4 in NA NA

88.3 cm 88.3 cm

Straddle base

3

Width - stowed 28

/4 in 283/4 in 283/4 in 283/4 in

73 cm 73 cm 73 cm 73 cm

Width - extended 431/2 in 431/2 in 431/2 in 431/2 in

1.1 m 1.1 m 1.1 m 1.1 m

Length - stowed 191/4 in 191/4 in 191/4 in 191/4 in

48.9 cm 48.9 cm 48.9 cm 48.9 cm

Length - operating 43 in 43 in 43 in 43 in

1 m 1 m 1 m 1 m

Counterweighted base

3

Width - stowed 28

/4 in 283/4 in 283/4 in NA

73 cm 73 cm 73 cm

Width - extended 431/2 in 431/2 in 431/2 in N A

1.1 m 1.1 m 1.1 m

Length - operating 281/2 in 281/2 in 281/2 in NA

72.4 cm 72.4 cm 72.4 cm

Airborne noise emissions by machinery

Maximum sound level at normal operating workstations (A-weighted)

Manual winch 90 dB 90 dB 90 dB 90 dB
Electric winch 95 dB 95 dB 95 dB 95 dB

* The 10 inch pneumatic rear wheel option will add 1 inch / 2.5 cm to these specifications.
* The 4 point caster option B will add 1

inch / 2.5 cm to these specifications.

* The counterweight base will add 1 inch / 2.5 cm to these specifications.

3

/4 in

3

/4 in

3

/4 in

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Operator's ManualFirst Edition • Sixth Printing

SPECIFICATIONS

Model GL-4 GL-8 GL-10 GL-12
Forks

Length 22
Width 20

Load Platform

Length 23 in 23 in 23 in 23 in
Width 22 in 22 in 22 in 22 in

1

/2 in 221/2 in 221/2 in 221/2 in

57.2 cm 57.2 cm 57.2 cm 57.2 cm

1

/2 in 201/2 in 201/2 in 201/2 in

52.1 cm 52.1 cm 52.1 cm 52.1 cm

58.4 cm 58.4 cm 58.4 cm 58.4 cm

55.9 cm 55.9 cm 55.9 cm 55.9 cm

Machine Configurations

Base: Standard Base
GL-4 and GL-8

*Wheel and Casters:

Pneumatic option
Front: 2
Rear: 10 inch pneumatic wheels

Base: Straddle Base
GL-4, GL-8, GL-10 and GL-12

*Wheel and Casters:

Pneumatic option
Front: 2
Rear: 10 inch pneumatic wheels

4 point caster option A
Front: 2 inch dual wheel swivel

Rear: 4 inch swivel casters
4 point caster option B

Front: 2
Rear: 5 inch swivel casters with

Base: Counterweight
GL-4, GL-8, GL-10

**Wheel and Casters:

Front: 4 inch fixed wheel
Rear: 5 inch swivel casters with

*Machines with standard or straddle base ship standard
with 8 inch rear wheels and 2 inch dual wheel front
swivel casters.

**Machines with counterweight base ship standard with
5 inch rear swivel casters with side brakes and 4 inch
front fixed wheels.

1

/2 inch swivel casters

1

/2 inch swivel casters

casters

1

/2 inch swivel casters

side brakes and
4 point rotational locks

side brakes

Machine Weights

Genie Lift 4
Base: Caster Option: Weight:

Standard Standard 113 lbs / 51 kg
Standard Pneumatic 117 lbs / 53 kg
Straddle Standard 126 lbs / 57 kg
Straddle Pneumatic 130 lbs / 59 kg
Straddle 4 point caster A 137 lbs / 62 kg
Straddle 4 point caster B 139 lbs / 63 kg
Counterweight Standard 392 lbs / 178 kg

Genie Lift 8
Base: Caster Option: Weight:

Standard Standard 132 lbs / 60 kg
Standard Pneumatic 136 lbs / 62 kg
Straddle Standard 145 lbs / 66 kg
Straddle Pneumatic 149 lbs / 68 kg
Straddle 4 point caster A 156 lbs / 71 kg
Straddle 4 point caster B 158 lbs / 72 kg
Counterweight Standard 411 lbs / 186 kg

Genie Lift 10
Base: Caster Option: Weight:

Straddle Standard 149 lbs / 68 kg
Straddle Pneumatic 153 lbs / 69 kg
Straddle 4 point caster A 160 lbs / 73 kg
Straddle 4 point caster B 162 lbs / 73 kg
Counterweight Standard 415 lbs / 188 kg

Genie Lift 12
Base: Caster Option: Weight:

Straddle Standard 154 lbs / 70 kg
Straddle Pneumatic 158 lbs / 72 kg
Straddle 4 point caster A 165 lbs / 75 kg
Straddle 4 point caster B 167 lbs / 76 kg

The electric winch option will add an additional
103 lbs / 47 kg to the above machine weights.

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