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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING! Failure to adhere to the warnings and instrucons contained in this manual and on the product could result in serious or fatal injury.
Intended use
The Telescopic Ladder is designed and intended for domesc use, as a climbing aid in the home and garden and for hobbies.
This ladder is not a toy. Children should be supervised at all mes to ensure they do not play with the ladder system.
Only use the ladder system as described in these instrucons. Any other use is deemed improper and may result in damage to property, personal injury or
even death.
Before Use
ENSURE THAT YOU ARE FIT ENOUGH TO USE A LADDER. CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS OR MEDICATION, ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE COULD MAKE
LADDER USE UNSAFE.
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.
Wear ght-ng clothing, remove jewellery and e long hair back when using the ladder.
Always wear suitable footwear when climbing a ladder; at, dry, treaded, shoes with securely ed laces are considered appropriate footwear.
Ensure that the surface you will rest the ladder against is capable of supporng the combined weight of the ladder, operator and any carried objects.
Doors (but not fire doors or similar), windows and areas of entry/exit should be secured when using the ladder.
All distractions should be reasonably avoided. Always set up the Telescopic Ladder so that it is always freely accessible.
When transporting ladders on roof bars or in a truck, ensure they are suitably placed and secured to prevent damage.
The ladder shall be inspected after delivery and before every use to confirm condition and operation of all parts.
Visually check that the ladder is not damaged and is safe to use at the start of each working day when the ladder is to be used.
Remove any contamination from the ladder, such as wet paint, mud, oil or snow.
Before using a ladder at work, a risk assessment should be carried out respecting the legislation in the country of use.
Ensure the ladder is suitable for the task.
If unsure, contact a qualified person for guidance.
Do not use a damaged or otherwise unsuitable ladder.
Posioning and erecng the ladder
Ensure the ladder is fully collapsed, all locks are secured and the ladder is free from contaminants before moving to the area of work. Only erect and close in
a safe work area. Do not move the ladder when erect.
Only posion and use the ladder on an even, level and unmoveable base.
When posioning the ladder, take into account risk of collision with the ladder e.g. from pedestrians, vehicles or doors.
Secure doors (not re exits) and windows where possible in the area.
Please read these instrucons carefully and keep for future reference!
Idenfy any electrical risks in the work area, such as overhead lines or other exposed electrical equipment. This ladder does not oer insulaon or protecon
from electrical hazards.
The ladder shall be only be posioned at on its feet, not the rungs or steps.
Never posion or use the ladder on slippery surfaces (such as ice, shiny surfaces or signicantly contaminated solid surfaces) unless addional eecve
measures are taken to prevent the ladder slipping or ensuring contaminated surfaces are suciently clean.
The ladder shall be erected at the correct posion, such as the correct angle for a leaning ladder (angle of inclinaon approximately 1:4) with the rungs or
treads level (e.g. 1m away from the base of a wall if extending to climb 4m up).
Always posion the ladder against a at, non-fragile surface and secure properly before use e.g. ed down or with the use of a suitable stability device.
The locking mechanisms for all the extended rung secons shall be locked before using the ladder.
Never aempt to move or reposion the ladder from above.
Using the ladder
Do not exceed the maximum total load of 150kg/330lbs for this ladder.
Only allow one person to use the ladder at any me.
Ladders should only be used for light work of short duraon.
Use non-conducve ladders for unavoidable live electrical work. This ladder is not suitable for live electrical work as it is conducve and oers no protecon
from electrical hazards.
Never erect or use the ladder upside down. The base should always sit rmly on the ground.
Do not use the ladder outside in adverse weather condions, such as strong wind or rain.
Do not leave an extended ladder unaended.
Take precauons against children playing on the ladder.
Do not place any tools or other objects on the rungs and do not hang anything on the ladder system.
Equipment carried while using a ladder should be light and easy to handle.
Face the ladder and keep a secure grip when ascending and descending.
Do not slide down the sles of the ladder.
Climb and descend with deliberate movements.
Always maintain 3 points of contact with the ladder at all mes e.g. two feet on the same rung and a hand on the sles.
Use addional safety equipment if this is not possible.
Maintain a handhold whilst working from a ladder or take addional safety precauons if you cannot.
Do not overreach; always keep your belt buckle (navel) inside the sles and both feet on the same step/rung throughout the task.
Avoid work that imposes a sideways load on ladders, such as side-on drilling through solid materials (e.g. brick or concrete).
In the leaning ladder posion it is not allowed to climb higher than last metre of the ladder.
The user shall put the hands around the sle when bringing the ladder from extended to storage posion.
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