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ORIGINAL
EN131 DECLARATION CONFORMITY.
Werku
declares that the platform
®
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WK700130 is in accordance with the
European Standard: EN131 (EN131-1,
EN131-2, EN131-3 and EN131-7).
La Coruña, 02/02/2020
R. Yanez
Werku Tools SA
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
Aluminum thickness 1.2 mm
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Maximum total load 150 kg
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length 100 cm
Platform width 40 cm
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Platform height 90 cm
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12.8 kg.
INTENDED USE.
This platform is designed and intended
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for professional use
This platform
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Children should be
is not a toy
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supervised at all times to ensure they
do not play with the platform
use the platform as described in these
instructions
Any other use is deemed
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improper and may result in damage to
property, personal injury or even death.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
In order to use this platform correctly
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and safely, read this user manual
carefully
This user manual must be
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stored in good condition
use, check the following control list:
Check if the platform has worn, loose
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or missing parts
Check if the user
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stickers are on the platform
the feet protectors are fixed properly
Check if the platform and locks can
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operate properly
Check if all locks and
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hooks are in a good condition
all rivets are in a good condition
if there are platform parts affected under
corrosion
Check if the instructions are
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in a good condition.
BEFORE USE.
Before using this platform, check if
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all locking mechanisms are working
properly
If the mechanisms are
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not working properly, do not use the
platform
Wear tight-fitting clothing,
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remove jewellery and tie long hair back
when using this platform
wear suitable footwear when climbing
this platform; flat, dry, treaded, shoes
with securely tied laces are considered
appropriate footwear
Doors (but
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not fire doors or similar), windows
and areas of entry/exit should be
secured when using this platform
distractions should be reasonably
avoided
Always set up this platform
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so that it is always freely accessible
Ensure that you are fit enough to use
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a platform
Certain medical conditions
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or medication, alcohol or drug abuse
could make platform use unsafe
transporting the platform on roof bars or
in a truck, ensure it is suitably placed to
prevent damage
Inspect the platform
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after delivery and before first use to
confirm condition and operation of all
parts
Visually check if the platform
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is not damaged and safe to use at the
start of each working day when the
platform is to be used
inspection is required
platform is suitable for the task
use a damaged platform
contamination from the platform, such
as wet paint, mud, oil or snow
using the platform, a risk assessment
should be carried out respecting the
legislation in the country of use.
POSITIONING.
Ensure the platform is fully closed, all
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locks are secured and the platform is
free from contaminants before moving
Platform
to the area of work
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close the platform in a safe work area
Net weight
Do not move the platform when
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opened
even, level and unmovable base
platform shall never be repositioned
from above
platform, take into account the risk of
collision with the platform, e.g. with
pedestrians, vehicles or doors
Only
any electrical risks in the work area,
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such as overhead lines or other exposed
electrical equipment; this platform
does not offer insulation or protection
from electrical hazards
shall stand on its feet, not on the rungs
or steps
positioned on slippery surfaces (such
as ice, shiny surfaces or significantly
contaminated solid surfaces) unless
Before each
additional effective measures are
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taken to prevent the platform slipping
or ensuring contaminated surfaces are
sufficiently clean.
Check if
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USING THE PLATFORM.
Do not exceed the maximum total
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load for the type of platform
Check if
overreach; user should keep their belt
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Check
buckle (navel) inside the stiles and
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both feet: step/rung throughout the
task ►Do not use this platform for
access to another level
should only be used for light work of
short duration
platforms for unavoidable live electrical
work
in adverse weather conditions, such
as strong wind
against children playing on the platform
Face the platform when ascending
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Always
and descending
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on the platform when ascending and
descending
as a bridge
on a platform without regular breaks
(tiredness is a risk)
while using the platform should be light
All
and easy to handle
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imposes a sideways load on standing
platforms, such as side-on drilling
through solid materials (e.g. brick
or concrete)
whilst working from a platform or take
additional safety precautions if you
When
cannot
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upside down
sit firmly on the ground
an opened platform unattended
not place tools or other objects on the
rungs and do not hang anything on
the platform
Regular periodic
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Ensure the
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Remove any
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Only open and
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The platform shall be on an
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When positioning the
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The platform
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The platform shall not be
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Do not
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Platforms
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Use non-conductive
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Do not use the platform outside
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Take precautions
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Keep a secure grip
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Do not use the platform
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Do not spend long periods
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Equipment carried
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Avoid work that
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Maintain a handhold
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Never open or use the platform
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The base should always
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Do not leave
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Climb and descend with
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WK700130
deliberate movements
hands around the stile when bringing the
platform from opened to storage position
Do not step off the side of the platform
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Do not
Take care when closing the platform to
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not catch fingers, clothing or hair in the
mechanism.
Before
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REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE.
Repairs and maintenance shall be
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carried out by a competent person
and be in accordance producer's
instructions
stored in accordance with the producer's
instructions
and secure before storage or handling
Clean the platform with a suitable
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proprietary household cleaner and a
soft dry cloth
The
before storing the platform
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platform indoors in a dry environment
Do not rest other objects on the
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platform
Store the platform the correct
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way up; the base should always sit on
Identify
the ground.
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REASONS FOR ACCIDENTS.
The following list of hazards and
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examples of their causes, which is
not exhaustive, are common reasons
for accidents encountered when
using platforms and are the basis on
which the information in this standard
has been developed:
STABILITY
of the platform (such as not fully
opening a platform)
platform (such as missing anti-slip feet)
Ground conditions (such as unstable
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soft ground, sloping ground, slippery
surfaces or contaminated solid surfaces)
Adverse weather conditions (such
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as windy condotions) ►Collision with
the platform (such as with vehicle or
door)
Incorrect choice of platform
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(such as too short, unsuitable task)
FROM HANDLING
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platform to the work position
and closing the platform
items up the platform
AND FALL OF USER
footwear
Contaminated rungs
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or steps
Unsafe user practices
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(such as climbing 2 rungs at time,
sliding down stiles)
FAILURE OF Platform
of the platform (such as damaged
stiles, wear) ►Overloading the
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
platform
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Unavoidable live working (e. g. fault
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finding)
Positioning platforms too
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close to live electrical equipment (such
as overhead power lines)
damaging electrical equipment (such
as covers or protective insulation)
Incorrect selection of type of platform
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for electrical work.
PICTOGRAMS.
The square pictograms illustrate a
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positive action to be followed and have a
green border, and the round pictograms
illustrate a prohibited action and have a
Do
red border
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Maximum number of user on platform
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(2)
Maximum load (3)
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hinges (4)
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Please put the
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Platforms should be
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Fully collapse the platform
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Dry all parts thoroughly
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Store the
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LOSS OF
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Incorrect positioning
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Condition of the
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Transferring the
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Opening
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Carrying
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SLIP TRIP
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Inappropriate
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STRUCTURAL
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Condition
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Platforms
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Read the instructions (1)
Lubricate
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Inspect platform feet (5)
