Maintenance - Hard Head 025774 Operating Instructions Manual

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must reach up to a least one metre over
the contact point.
• Equipment carried up on a stepladder
should be lightweight and easy to handle.
Do not carry or use bulky and/or heavy
objects on the stepladder.
• Always keep a firm grip with at least one
hand when working on the stepladder,
or if this is not possible take additional
safety precautions.
• Take regular breaks when in use –
tiredness can put safety at risk.
• Do not move the stepladder while
someone is on it.
• Check that the product is suitable for the
actual task.
• Pay attention to the wind when using it
outdoors.
• Do not use the stepladder outdoors in bad
weather, for example in strong wind.

MAINTENANCE

• Check the parts on the stepladder and the
hinges at regular intervals. Use low
viscosity oil when it is cold. Lubricate the
hinges at regular intervals, but be careful
not to drip oil on the steps or side rails
• Stepladders should be stored away from
exposure to rain, snow and direct sunlight.
INSPECTION
Carry out inspections regularly:
– Check that the legs (uprights) are not
bent, twisted, dented, cracked,
corroded or rotten.
– Check that the legs (uprights) are in
good condition around the fixing
points for other components.
– Check that the fixings (rivets, screws
and bolts) are not missing, loose or
corroded.
– Check that the rungs/steps are not
missing, excessively worn, corroded
or damaged.
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– Check that the hinges between the
front and rear sections are not
damaged, loose or corroded.
– Check that the locking mechanism
stays horizontal and that the rear
rails and corner braces are not
missing, bent, loose, corroded or
damaged.
– Check that the entire stepladder is
free from contaminants (e.g. dirt,
mud, paint, oil and grease).
– Check that the locking catches (if
fitted) are not damaged or corroded,
and check that they function
properly.
– Check that the platform (if fitted) has
no missing parts or fixings and that it
is not damaged or corroded.