Hard Head 341022 Operating Instructions Manual page 10

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Wear suitable footware.
Always face the stepladder
when using it.
Check that the surface under
the stepladder is free from
contamination.
Pay attention to overhead
power lines when moving
the stepladder – risk of
electric shock.
Do not overreach.
Do not step off sideways
from the stepladder.
Check the stepladder before
use.
Do not use the stepladder
as a footbridge.
The stepladder is not intended
for professional use.
The stepladder is intended for
household use.
4
USE
• Locks, if available, must be fully locked
before use.
• The stepladder must be placed on a
smooth, level and stable base.
• As a lean-to ladder it must lean against a
smooth, stable surface and be fastened
with a stable device before use.
• Never move the stepladder from above.
• When positioning the stepladder take into
consideration the risk of collision, e.g.
with pedestrians, vehicles or doors. Lock
doors (not emergency exits) and windows
in the work area, where possible.
• Identify potential risks in the work area,
such as high-tension cables or exposure to
electrical components.
• The stepladder must stand on its feet and
not rest on a step.
• Do not put the stepladder on slippery
surfaces (for example, ice, shiny surfaces
or heavily soiled surfaces) unless
additional measures are taken to prevent
it from slipping.
• Do not exceed the maximum load for the
stepladder.
• Do not overreach. The user must keep the
belt buckle (navel) inside the side rails
and both feet on the same step when
working.
• Do not get off the stepladder at a higher
level without additional safety measures,
for example a suitable device to improve
stability.
• Do not use standalone ladders to get to
another level.