Safety Instructions For Using The Ladder - Powerfix Profi HG02335-NL Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

• Do not use the ladder as a
bridging structure .
• Make sure that all plastic feet are
firmly on the floor .
• Be particularly careful when you
set the ladder up on protective
film, a carpet or other protective
subsurfaces . The plastic feet may
not have enough grip and may,
therefore, slip .
• Attention! Metal is an electrical
conductor! Make sure that no part
of the ladder is touching a live
cable .
• Let the ladder rest against a solid
surface . Never place it against a
window .
• Ladder shall be stood on its feet,
not the rungs or steps .
• Use ladders only as intended . Do
not misuse ladders .
• Install ladders properly . Use
caution . Do not install ladders
upside down, backwards or resting
against round or narrow pillars or
similar .
• Never place ladders on tables,
containers, crates or other unstable
surfaces .
• Do not install ladders on steep,
soft, uneven or slippery surfaces .
• Caution! Ladders made of metal
conduct electricity . Install ladders
at least 2 meters away from non-
isolated, live electric components .
• Do not use ladders outdoors
in case of strong winds (wind
force 6) .
• Ladder shall be erected at the
correct position, such as the correct
angle for a leaning ladder (angle
of inclination approximately 1:4)
with the rungs or treads level and
complete opening of a standing
ladder .
Safety instructions for using
the ladder
• When using ladders, do not wear
slippers, high heels or clogs .
• When working, make sure to
always stand firmly with both feet
on the ladder .
• Never lean far to the side . Instead,
just move the ladder a little bit
across .
• Do not use the ladder if you are
under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or strong medication . Do not
use the ladder if you are ill or do
not feel well .
• Do not use the ladder if it is wet,
damaged or if it has become
slippery because of water, ice or
snow .
• Wear non-slip footwear when
using the ladder .
• Always hold on tightly to the
ladder and always face the ladder
when getting on and off the
ladder .
• Do not carry bulky or heavy
objects when climbing up the
ladder .
• Do not try to change the location
of the ladder when you are
standing on it or from above .
Get off the ladder first and then
change the position of the ladder .
Then get onto the ladder again .
GB/IE/NI 7