Powerfix Profi HG02335-NL Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise Seite 7

• Never climb portable step ladders
without a platform higher than the
fourth rung from the top .
• Never stand with one foot on the
ladder and another on another
surface (e .g . on the window sill) .
• Do not lean out too far when you
are on the ladder . Keep the centre
of your body between the ladder
stringers and stand with both feet
on the same rung . User should
keep their belt buckle (navel)
inside their stiles .
• Do not step off a leaning ladder at
a higher level without additional
security, such as tying off or use of
a suitable stability device .
• This ladder is not a toy and is not
suitable for use by children . Make
sure that the ladder cannot be
used by children . Do not leave the
ladder unattended after you have
set it up .
• Make sure that you do not get
tired when working and take
breaks . Tiredness represents an
increased security risk and could
lead to accidents .
• Ladders should only be used for
light work of short duration .
• Use non-conductive ladders for
unavoidable live electrical work .
• Do not use the ladder outside in
adverse weather conditions, such
as strong wind .
• Maintain a handhold whilst
working from a ladder or take
additional safety precautions if you
cannot .
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• Avoid any tasks in which a lateral
load is exerted on the standing
ladder, e .g . drilling sideways into
solid material (e .g . masonry or
concrete) .
• Attached to the ladder frame you
will find labels with pictograms for
a safe use of the ladder . Follow the
advices on the pictograms to avoid
accidents .
• Dispose of broken, worn or
irreparable step ladders .
• Store ladders so that sagging is
avoided .
• Place the ladder so that you can
only climb on the extended side .
• Place the ladder so that the
distance from the foot of the
ladder to the wall is just as far as a
quarter of the length of the ladder .
(The ladder should, in this case, be
at a ± 75° angle to the horizontal
surface .)