Powerfix Profi 314794 Operation And Safety Notes page 19

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 or from above . 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 . User should
keep their belt buckle (navel)
inside their stiles .
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 .
20 GB/IE/NI
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) .
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) .