Before You Start; Repair, Maintenance And Storage - Mac allister 3663602522461 Handbuch

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Before you start

Regular inspection before use
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• Check that the stiles/legs (uprights) are not bent, bowed, twisted, dented, cracked, corroded or rotten.
• Check that the stiles/legs around the fi xing points for other components are in good condition.
• Check that fi xings (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 rung hooks are not missing, damaged, loose or corroded and engage properly on the rungs.
• Check that guide brackets are not missing, damaged, loose or corroded and engage properly on the mating stile.
• Check that ladder 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).
• Check that the locking catches (if fi tted) are not damaged or corroded and function correctly.
• Check that the platform (if fi tted) has no missing parts or fi xings and is not damaged or corroded. If any of the above checks cannot
be fully satisfi ed, you should NOT use the ladder. For special ladder types, further items identifi ed by the manufacturer shall be taken
into account.
General Advice
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• Do not spend long periods on a ladder without regular breaks (tiredness is a risk).
• Prevent damage of the ladder when transporting e.g. by fastening and, ensure they are suitably placed to prevent damage.
• Ensure the ladder is suitable for the task.
• Do not use the ladder if contaminated, e.g. with wet paint, mud, oil or snow.
• Do not use the ladder outside in adverse weather conditions, such as strong wind.
• For professional use, a risk assessment shall be carried out respecting the legislation in the country of use.
• When positioning the ladder take into account risk of collision with the ladder e.g. from pedestrians, vehicles or doors. Secure doors
(not fi re exits) and windows where possible in the work area.
• Do not modify the ladder design.
• Do not move a ladder while standing on it.
• Ladder shall never be moved from the top.
• For outdoor use caution to the wind.
Care EN

Repair, maintenance and storage

Repair and Maintenance
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Repairs and maintenance shall be carried out by a competent person and be in accordance with the producer's instructions.
NOTE: A competent person is someone who has the skills to carry out repairs or maintenance, e.g.
trained by the manufacturer.
For repair and replacement of parts, e.g. feet, if necessary contact the producer or distributor.
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