Before Use; List Of Items To Be Inspected - Powerfix Profi HG02335-NL Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

Do not use two ladders to
hold platform for working .
Ensure top of ladder is
correctly positioned .
Climb the stepladder or
ladder when you have at
least one hand free . When
ascending / descending the
stepladder or ladder, hold on
properly . This should always
been done while facing the
stepladder or ladder .

Before use

• Avoid damage when transporting
ladders on roof racks or in a
lorry . Make sure that the ladder is
appropriately fastened in place .
• Before using the ladder, visually
inspect it . Check that all parts are
undamaged and in good working
order . Do not use a damaged
ladder .
• Remove all contamination on the
ladder, such as wet paint, dirt, oil
or snow .
• Lock all doors and windows (but
not emergency exits) in the area
around the ladder where you are
going to work .
• Verify the ladder is suitable for the
respective use .
List of items to be
inspected
The ladder must be inspected before
use . For regular inspection, the
following items shall be taken into
account:
10 GB/IE/NI
–check that the stiles / legs
(uprights) are not bent,
bowed,twisted, dented, cracked,
corroded or rotten;
–check that the stiles / legs
around the fixing points for
other components are in good
condition;
–check that fixings (usually rivets,
screws or bolts) are not missing,
loose, or corroded;
–check that rungs / steps are not
missing, loose, excessively worn,
corroded or damaged;
–check that the hinges between
front and rear sections are not
damaged, loose or corroded;
–check that the locking stays
horizontal, back rails and corner
braces are not missing, bent,
loose, corroded or damaged;
–check that the stabilizer bars are
fixed and in a good condition .
–check that plastic feet / end caps
are not missing, loose, excessively
worn, corroded or damaged;
–check that the entire ladder is free
from contaminants (e .g . dirt, mud,
paint, oil or grease) .
If any of the above checks cannot be
fully satisfied, you should NOT use
the ladder .