GÜNZBURGER STEIGTECHNIK 52520, Operating Instructions Manual

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17 Do not use the ladder
if you are not fit
enough. Certain medi-
cal conditions or medi-
cation, alcohol or drug
abuse could make
ladder use unsafe.
18 Prevent damage of the
ladder when transport-
ing e.g. by fastening
and, ensure they are
suitably placed to
prevent damage.
19 Ensure the ladder is
suitable for the task.
20 Do not use the ladder
outside in adverse
weather conditions,
such as strong wind.
21 For professional use a
risk assessment shall
be carried out respect-
ing the legislation in
the country of use.
22 Use non-conductive
ladders for unavoida-
ble live electrical work
23 Do not modify the
ladder design.
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24 For outdoor use cau-
tion to the wind.
25 When positioning the
ladder take into ac-
count risk of collision
with the ladder e.g.
from pedestrians, vehi-
cles or doors. Secure
doors (not fire exits)
and windows where
possible in the work
area.
26 Avoid work that im-
poses a sideways load
on ladders, such as
side-on drilling through
solid materials.
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27 Do not spend long
periods on a ladder
without regular breaks
(tiredness is a risk).
28 Keep a secure grip
on the ladder when
ascending and de-
scending. Maintain
a handhold whilst
working from a ladder
or take additional safty
precautions if you
cannot.
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29 Ladders for domestic use (non professional)
30 Ladders for professional use