AmazonBasics B07WQWGQJK, Manual

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Before First Use
DANGER
Risk of suffocation!
Keep any packaging materials
away from children – these materials are a potential source of danger,
e.g. suffocation.
• Check the product for transport damages.
• Remove all the packing materials.
• A thorough ladder inspection shall be made when the ladder is
originally purchased, received, and put into service.
• The ladder shall be inspected periodically, preferably before each use.
• Working parts and rung/step-to-side rail connections shall be
checked.
• Where structural damage or other hazardous defect is found, the
ladder shall be taken out of service and either discarded or repaired
by a competent mechanic.
• The ladder shall be inspected for side rail dents or bends, or
excessively dented rungs. All rung/step-to-side rail connections shall
be checked, as well as hardware connections, rivets (for shear), and
all other components.
• If ladders are exposed to excessive heat, as in the case of fire, their
strength may be reduced. After such exposure the ladder shall be
inspected visually for damage and tested for deflection and strength
characteristics.
• If ladders are subjected to certain acids or alkali materials, they may
experience chemical corrosion and a reduction in strength. Consult a
qualified person prior to use.
For regular inspection, the following 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 horizontal, back rails and corner braces
are not missing, bent, loose, corroded or damaged.