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Regular inspection before use
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• Check that the stiles/legs (uprights) are not bent, bowed, twisted, dented, cracked, corroded or rotten.
• Check that the stiles/legs around the fixing points for other components are in good condition.
• Check that fixings (usually rivets, screws or bolts) are not missing, loose, or corroded.
• Check that rungs/steps are not missing, loose, excessively worn, corroded or damaged.
• Check that the hinges between front and rear sections are not damaged, loose or corroded.
• Check that the locking stays horizontal, back rails and corner braces are not missing, bent, loose, corroded or damaged.
• Check that the rung hooks are not missing, damaged, loose or corroded and engage properly on the rungs.
• Check that guide brackets are not missing, damaged, loose or corroded and engage properly on the mating stile.
• Check that ladder feet / end caps are not missing, loose, excessively worn, corroded or damaged.
• Check that the entire ladder is free from contaminants (e.g. dirt, mud, paint, oil or grease).
• Check that the locking catches (if fitted) are not damaged or corroded and function correctly .
• Check that the platform (if fitted) has no missing parts or fixings and is not damaged or corroded. If any of the above checks cannot
be fully satisfied, you should NOT use the ladder. For special ladder types, further items identified by the manufacturer shall be taken
into account.
General Advice
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• Do not spend long periods on a ladder without regular breaks (tiredness is a risk).
• Prevent damage of the ladder when transporting e.g. by fastening and, ensure they are suitably placed to prevent damage.
• Ensure the ladder is suitable for the task.
• Do not use the ladder if contaminated, e.g. with wet paint, mud, oil or snow.
• Do not use the ladder outside in adverse weather conditions, such as strong wind.
• For professional use, a risk assessment shall be carried out respecting the legislation in the country of use.
• 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.
• Do not modify the ladder design.
• Do not move a ladder while standing on it.
• Ladder shall never be moved from the top.
Intended use
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• The product must not be used as a shelf or for other long-term applications. The ladder must only be used in the positions "standing
ladder", "leaning ladder", "stand-off" and "platform" (only with attached platforms / decks 3663602910763 JM-15).
• For safety reasons it is essential to read the entire instruction manual before first operation and to observe all the instructions therein.
Positioning
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• This ladder has several hinge-joint devices which can be locked at predetermined angles.
• An overview of permissible positions is given below. Do not use the ladder in any other position.
• Pull the lever on both sides of a pair of hinge-joints to unlatch the corresponding ladder segment (Figs. 05 - 07).
• Each hinge-joint can be locked in two different positions. They will lock automatically once such a position is reached.
• Repeat two steps above to change the angle between the ladder segments as necessary.
• Do not force the lever in case it is blocked. Lift the ladder segment slightly to take weight off the hinge and then unlock!
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