Powerfix Profi 282415 Operation And Safety Notes page 5

Always hold on tightly to the ladder and
always face the ladder when getting on and
off the ladder.
Do not carry bulky or heavy objects when
climbing up the ladder.
Do not try to change the location of the ladder
when you are standing on it. Get off the ladder
first and then change the position of the ladder.
Then get onto the ladder again.
Do not lean out too far when you are on the
ladder. Keep the centre of your body between
the ladder stringers and stand with both feet on
the same rung.
Do not step off a leaning ladder at a higher
level without additional security, such as tying
off or use of a suitable stability device.
This ladder is not a toy and is not suitable for
use by children. Make sure that the ladder
cannot be used by children. Do not leave the
ladder unattended after you have set it up.
Make sure that you do not get tired when
working and take breaks. Tiredness represents
an increased security risk and could lead to
accidents.
Ladders should only be used for light work of
short duration.
Use non-conductive ladders for unavoidable
live electrical work.
Do not use the ladder outside in adverse
weather conditions, such as strong wind.
Maintain a handhold whilst working from a
ladder or take additional safety precautions if
you cannot.
Avoid any tasks in which a lateral load is
exerted on the standing ladder, e.g. drilling
sideways into solid material (e.g. masonry or
concrete).
Do not use the top three rungs of the ladder as
a platform if you are using the ladder as a
lean-to ladder (see Figure B).
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Do not use the top two rungs of the ladder as
a platform if you are using the ladder as a
stepladder (see Figure B).
Do not stand on the top four steps/rungs of a
standing ladder with an extending ladder at
the top (see Figure B).
Do not stand on the top two steps/rungs of a
standing ladder without a platform and hand/
knee rail.
Attached to the ladder frame you will find
labels with pictograms for a safe use of the
ladder. Follow the advices on the pictograms
to avoid accidents:
Before using the ladder, please read
the use instructions very carefully.
The extension of the ladder must be
at least 1 meter above the highest
point beyond the exit location.
Maximum intended.
Visual check before use.
Ensure standing ladder is fully
opened before use.
Check the ladder feet.
Maximum number of the users each
ladder.
Ensure opening restraint devices are
engaged.