Before Use - Parkside HG01091 Montage-, Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

sure that the ladder cannot be used
by children. Do not leave the ladder
unattended after you have set it up.
D o 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.
Do not use step ladders to access
other levels.
D o not spend long periods on a lad-
der without regular breaks (tiredness
is a risk). Tiredness represents an in-
creased security risk and could lead
to accidents.
L adders should only be used for light
work of short duration.
M aintain a handhold whilst working
from a ladder or take additional
safety precautions if you cannot.
A ttched 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.
T his ladder is not design to use in
the stairs.
D o not modify the ladder design.
D o not move a ladder while standing
on it.
F or outdoor use caution to the wind.
L adder shall never be moved from
the top.
S ingle or multiple joint ladders should
be unfolded / folded when lying on
the ground and not in its use position.
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Before use

Prevent damage of the ladder
transporting e.g. by fastening. Ensure
that the ladder
to prevent damage.
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.
D o not use the ladder
taminated, e.g. with wet paint, mud
or oil or it is covered by 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.
Ensure the ladder
the task.
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;
- check that the hinges between front
and rear sections are not damaged,
loose or corroded;
- check that the locking stays horizon-
tal, back rails and corner braces are
when
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is suitably placed
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, visually
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if it is con-
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is suitable for
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