2.7 General safety instructions
WARNING
Injury to persons
Improper assembly, dismantling, operation and maintenance of the product may lead to
severe injury.
• Proper use must be observed.
• Do not work in ways that compromise safety.
• The specifications in these instructions must be observed when assembling, disman-
tling, operating and maintaining the product.
• The product may only be used when it is complete and in a proper working condition.
• All movable attachment and structural parts must be secured in place using the lock-
ing mechanisms designed for this purpose.
• All required documents, safety-related instructions and safety information must be
legible, complete and stored carefully on the product.
• Never leave the product unattended in places accessible to the public. Seal off the
danger area to passers-by. If required, use warning barriers, warning lamps or de-
ploy personnel to guard the area.
• The product must never be attached to towing vehicles.
• The product may not be used in a thunderstorm.
• Always provide ample lighting in the working area.
• Secure the fixed and swivel castors against rolling away in the working and parking
position by pressing down the brake lever.
• The surface must be level (max. slope of 2.5%) and have sufficient load capacity. Use
load-distributing pads if necessary.
WARNING
Injury to persons
There is a risk of falling when working on the product without using adequate fall pro-
tection equipment. This may result in damage to property, severe injury and even death.
• For a climbing height of over 500 mm and a lateral gap next to the steps of >180 mm,
only use the product with a complete fall protection device (depending on the scope of
order: handrail/railing, swing door or pole barrier).
• All handrails/guardrails must be fitted and secured in place before the product is
used. This applies in particular if there is a risk of drowning or breakage in the event
of a fall.
• For steps >45°, two handrails must always be installed.
• For distances > 20 mm between the platform and the machine/wall, a toe board is
required.
• When using the product without secured areas on the platform, do not enter the plat-
form without personal protective equipment and secure yourself according to appli-
cable regulations.
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