Instructions - Avanti SHARK L AECO Original Instructions Manual

4. Instructions

a) Before and after using, check all parts for proper
function and damage to component parts. Do not use a
damaged or improperly functioning product.
b) Any parts that have been exposed to excessive heat,
as in the case of fire, should be immediately removed
from service and destroyed due to loss of structural
strength.
c) Do not permit oil, grease, or slippery material to accu
mulate on climbing or gripping surfaces.
d) Planks and stages are designed with rated working
loads of 533 lbs (240 kg). The total combined weight of
each worker and all materials should not exceed the
rated working load. Do not overload.
e) Erect the plank or platform so that the working or
standing surface is level.
f) Support plank or platform ends by stirrups, scaffold
bearer members, trusses or other equipment intended
for this purpose.
g) Use guardrails, midrails, and toe boards as required
by local, state, and federal regulations. Their use is
recommended in all cases.
h) Do not allow unstable objects, such as barrels, boxes,
loose brick, tools, and debris to accumulate on the work
surface.
i) Do not use a ladder or other device to gain greater
heights.
j) Never climb onto a stage from a ladder unless both
the stage and the ladder are secured from movement in
all directions.
k) Do not ride on top of a moving work cage. Tools,
materials, and equipment should not be stored on
planks or platforms that are being moved.
l) Do not apply impact loads to any parts.
m) Do not use acids or other corrosive sub- stances on
a plank or platform without consulting the plank or
platform manufacturer for specific instructions.
n) Before using, refer to manufacturer's instructions.
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