Before Use - Powerfix Profi HG01091 Montage-, Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

The ladder may only be used
by one person at a time.
Face ladder when ascending
or descending ladder.
Ladder extension above
landing point.
Correct angle of erection.
Secure top / bottom ladder ends.
Always keep hinges clean
and oiled.
Do not use ladder without
stabilisers.
Do not stand on one of the
upper 3 rungs of a leaning
ladder!
Do not stand on one of the
upper 2 rungs of a standing
ladder.
Warning! Do not insert your
fingers into the holes in the
ladder frame.
Do not stand on the top rung!
Ensure that the top end of the
ladder is properly supported!
Erect on a level base.
Max. loading on platfrom.
10 GB
Do not stand on the top of the
ladder in "stand-off" position.

Before use

A void damage when transporting
ladders on roof racks or in a lorry.
Make sure that the ladder
propriately fastened in place.
B efore using the ladder
inspect it. Check that all parts are un-
damaged and in good working order.
Do not use a damaged ladder.
R emove all contamination on the lad-
der , such as wet paint, dirt, oil or
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snow.
L ock all doors and windows (but not
emergency exits) in the area around
the ladder where you are going
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to work.
Verify the ladder is suitable for the
respective use.
The ladder must be inspected before
use. For regular inspection, the follow-
ing items shall be taken into account:
- 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;
is ap-
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, visually
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