Before You Start; General Advice - Mac allister 3663602773948 Manual De Instrucciones

Safety & Operation
Sicherheit und Betrieb
Seguridad y funcionamiento
Stepladders should not be used as support ladders unless their design permits.
Les escabeaux ne doivent pas être utilisés comme échelles d'appui, sauf si leur conception le permet.
Drabin nie należy używać jako drabin przystawnych, chyba, że pozwala na to ich konstrukcja.
Stehleitern sollten nicht als Stützleitern verwendet werden, es sei denn, ihre Konstruktion erlaubt.
Двойные стремянки могут использоваться в качестве опорных лестниц только если их конструкция
это разрешает.
Scările pliante nu trebuie să fie utilizate ca scări de sprijin, decât dacă modul lor de concepere permite
acest lucru.
Las escaleras de tijera dobles no deben utilizarse como escaleras de apoyo, salvo si su diseño lo permite.
Os escadotes não devem ser utilizados como escadas de apoio, a não ser que a sua conceção o permita.
Çift ayaklı merdivenler tasarımları izin vermedikçe destek merdiveni olarak kullanılmamalıdır.
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Before you start

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 stepladder feet / end caps are not missing, loose, excessively worn, corroded or damaged.
• Check that the entire stepladder 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 stepladder. For special stepladder types, further items identified by the manufacturer shall
be taken into account.
• Check the presence of the anti-separation straps.

General Advice

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• Do not spend long periods on a stepladder without regular breaks (tiredness is a risk).
• Prevent damage of the stepladder when transporting e.g. by fastening and, ensure they are suitably placed to prevent damage.
• Ensure the stepladder is suitable for the task.
• Do not use the stepladder if contaminated, e.g. with wet paint, mud, oil or snow.
• Do not use the stepladder 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 stepladder take into account risk of collision with the stepladder e.g. from pedestrians, vehicles or doors.
Secure doors (not fire exits) and windows where possible in the work area.
Sécurité et utilisation
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Segurança e Funcionamento
Utilisation Użytkowanie
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