Safety Instructions - Hard Head 024707 Operating Instructions Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Make sure that you are capable of using
the stepladder. Some medical conditions
and certain medicines, alcohol or drugs
may make it unsafe to use the stepladder.
• Make sure that children cannot climb or
play on the stepladder.
• When transporting stepladders on support
rails or in a truck, make sure to position
them so they cannot be damaged.
• Inspect the stepladder after delivery and
before using for the first time to check its
condition and the functionality of all the
parts.
• Visually inspect the stepladder for
damage and check that it is safe to use
each day before using it.
• Check the stepladder at regular intervals
when used professionally. Make sure that
the stepladder is suitable for the job.
• Do not use a damaged stepladder.
• Remove any dirt, wet paint, clay, oil or
snow, from the stepladder.
• A risk assessment must be made in
accordance with the applicable
regulations in the country of use, before
using a stepladder at work.
• Repairs and maintenance work must be
carried out at an accredited service centre
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
• Only spare parts from the manufacturer
must be used.
• Do not use stepladders that conduct
electricity to do jobs where it is not
possible to switch off the power.
• Do not spend long periods on a ladder
without regular breaks(tiredness is a risk)
• Do not use the ladder outside in adverse
weather conditions, such as strong wind.
• When positioning the ladder take into
account risk of collision with the ladder
e.g. from pedestrians, vehicles or doors.
Secure doors (not fire exits) and windows
where possible in the work area.
• Warning electricity hazard.
• Use non-conductive ladders for
unavoidable live electrical work.
• Do not modify the ladder design.
• Do not move a ladder while standing on it.
• Ladders with one or more joints should be
unfolded/folded together lying on the
ground, not in the position they are going
to be used.
SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used in the
instructions and/or on the product.
WARNING! Risk of falling.
Read the instructions.
Check the stepladder before
use.
Max load.
Max number of persons on
the stepladder.
The ladder must extend at
least 1 metre over the stepping
off point.
Check that the stepladder is
fully extended before use.
Turn the stepladder the right
way round. Note marking.
The steps must be horizontal.
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