Probuilder 57650 Manual De Instrucciones página 31

4. Additional warning for telescopic
ladder
a) 25. All locking mechanisms for all
extended rungs/steps shall be locked
before use;
b) Instruction for handling of locking
mechanisms including indication of
locked and unlocked position;
c) 26/27/28. Position of hands when
bringing the ladder from extended
to storage position. When closing the
ladder, the hands must hold the outer
profi le of the stiles and at no time, during
the closing process, put your hands on
the rungs;
d) 29. In the leaning ladder position, it is
not allowed to climb higher than the last
metre of the ladder;
e) Before using the ladder, it shall be
checked that all locking mechanisms are
working properly. If the mechanism is not
working properly, do not use the ladder.
5. Repair, maintenance and storage
Repairs and maintenance shall be carried out
by a competent person and be in accordance
with the producer's instruction.
NOTE: A competent person is someone
who has the skills to carry out repairs or
maintenance, e.g. by a training by the
manufacturer.
For repair and replacement of parts, e.g.
feet, if necessary contact the producer or
distributor.
Ladder should be stored in accordance with
the producer's instructions.
Ladders made of or using thermoplastic,
thermosetting plastic and reinforced plastic
materials should be stored out of direct
sunlight.
Ladders made of wood should be stored
in a dry place and shall not be coated with
opaque and vapour-tight paints.
The important considerations when storing
a ladder (not in use) should include the
following:
• Is the ladder stored away from areas
where its condition could deteriorate
more rapidly (e.g. dampness, excessive
heat, or exposed to the elements)?
• Is the ladder stored in a position which
helps it to remain straight (e.g. hung by
the stiles on proper ladder brackets or
laid on a fl at clutter free surface)?
• Is the ladder stored where it cannot be
damaged by vehicles, heavy objects, or
contaminants?
• Is the ladder stored where it cannot cause
a trip hazard or an obstruction?
• Is the ladder stored securely where
it cannot be easily used for criminal
purposes?
• If the ladder is permanently positioned
(e.g. on scaff olding), is it secured against
unauthorized climbing (e.g. by children)?
• Keep the ladder in a clean, dry place.
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