User's Instruction; Using The Ladder; Repair, Maintenance And Storage - FACAL CASTIGLIA Gebrauchs- Und Wartunghandbuch

USER'S INSTRUCTION

Before use
a) ensure that you are fit enough to use a ladder.
Certain medical conditions or medication,
alcohol or drug abuse could make the ladder
use unsafe:
b) when trasporting ladders on roof bars or in a
truck, ensure they are suitably placed to
prevent damage;
c) inspect the ladder after delivery and before
first use to confirm condition and operation of
all parts;
d) visually check the ladder is not damaged and
is safe to use at the start of each working day
when the ladder is to be used;
e) for professional users regular periodic
inspection is required;
f) ensure the ladder is suitable for the task:
g) do not use a damaged ladder;
h) remove any contamination from the ladder,
such as wet paint, mud, oil or snow;
i) before using a ladder at work a risk
assessment should be carried out respecting
the legislation in the country of use.

USING THE LADDER

a) Do not exceed the maximum total load for the type of ladder.
b) Do not overreach; user should keep their belt buckle
(navel) inside the stiles and both feet on the same
step/rung throughout the task;
c) Do not use standing ladders for access to another level;
d) Ladders should only be used for light work of short
duration;
e) Use non conductive ladders for unavoidable live
electrical work;
f) Do not use the ladder outside in adverse weather
conditions, such as strong wind;
g) Take precautions against children playing on the ladder;
h) Secure doors (not fire exits) and windows where
possible in the work area;
i) Face the ladders when ascending and descending;
j) Keep a secure grip on the ladder when ascending and
descending;
k) Do not use the ladder as a bridge;
l) Wear suitable footwear when climbing a ladder;
m) Avoid excessive side loadings e.g. drilling brick and
concrete;
n) Do not spend long periods on a ladder whitout regular
breaks (tiredness is a risk);
o) Equipment carried while using a ladder should be light
and easy to handle;
p) Avoid work that imposes a sideways load on standing
ladders, such as side-on drilling through solid materials
(e.g. brick or concrete)
q) Maintain a handhold whilst working from a ladder or
take additional safety precautions if you cannot;
POSITIONING AND ERECTING
THE LADDER
a) ladder shall be erected at the correct position.
Respect the complete opening of the ladder.
b) Locking devices, if fitted, shall be fully secured
before use;
c) Ladder shall be on a even, level and unmoveable base;
d) Ladder shall never be repositioned from above;
e) When positioning the ladder take into account risk
of collision with the ladder e.g. from pedestrians,
vehicles or doors. Secure doors (not fire exists) and
windows where possible in the work area:
f) Identify any electrical risks in the work area, such
as overhead lines or other exposed electrical
equipment;
g) Ladder shall be stood on its feet, not the rungs or steps;
h) Ladders shall not be positioned on slippery surfaces
(such as ice, shiny surfaces or significantly
contaminated solid surfaces) unless additional
effective measures are taken to prevent the ladder
slipping or ensuring contaminated surfaces are
sufficiently clean.
REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE
Repairs and maintenance shall be carried out by a
competent person and be in accordance with the producer's
instructions.
Place the ladder far from source of warmth too low or too
high; protect them from dust and bad weather.
The dirty sediments caused by the use of the ladder can
be remove with water.
GUARANTEE
CASTIGLIA has a 10 year guarantee production defects.
The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility in case of:
• use of parts and/or elements different from the original
ones.
• use of the ladder in unmentioned conditions
• bad or lacking maintenance of parts
furthermore:
• The guarantee is void if it is not possible to go back to
the manufacturing date (illegibility or lack of the marking
of date).
• The guarantee doesn't cover those parts subject to
wear and also those elements changed or repaired by
unauthorized people and so they aren't the equivalent
of authentic components.
• The guarantee is limited to the faulty parts recognized
by the manufacturer.
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