Little Giant EN 131 Instrucciones página 25

1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
Do not
footwear
ladder.
Inspect, clean and maintain the ladder. Refer to Section 7 for a list of items to
be inspected. Clean the ladder only with commercially-available water-soluble
cleaning products. Moving parts, e.g. locks, should be regularly lubricated with
a silicon- or PTFE-based dry lubricant. Keep ladder in good working condition.
Refer to Section 9 for warranty, repair and replacement information.
• 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.
• Use non-conductive ladders for unavoidable live electrical work.
• Do not modify the ladder design.
• Do not move a ladder while standing on it.
• For outdoor use, be cautious of high winds.
2. FOR USE AS A LEANING LADDER
Leaning ladders with rungs
shall be used at the correct
angle.
Ladders used for access to a
higher level shall be extended
at least 1 m above the landing
point and secured, if neces-
sary.
Do not lean the ladder against
unsuitable surfaces.
• Ladder shall never be moved from the top.
3. FOR USE AS A STANDING LADDER
Do not step off the side of a
standing ladder onto another
surface.
wear unsuitable
when climbing
INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use the ladder as a
a
bridge.
Leaning ladders with steps
shall be used so that the steps
are in a horizontal position.
Only use the ladder in the
direction as indicated.
Do not stand on the top three
steps/rungs
ladder.
Open the ladder fully before
use.
of a leaning
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