MetalTech I-BMSO4TT, Operational Safety And Assembly Instructions

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OPERATIONAL SAFETY
METAL CONDUCTS ELECTRICITY:
Do not use this equipment where contact may be made with power lines or other live electrical circuits.
FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
READ BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
OPERATION AND SAFETY
Do not use this equipment if you are in poor health, taking
medications, drugs, or have been consuming alcohol, all
of which may impair your ability to work safely on this
product.
Always use this scaffold in conformity with local
or national legislation which applies.
Never stack more than 3 units.
Always take extra care to firmly tighten the knobs ON the
outriggers at the assembly of each outrigger.
Secure the outriggers to the scaffolding structure using the
tightening knobs and fixation plates. Always tighten all the
tightening knobs. The scaffolding and the four outriggers
must be perfectly lined up and united.
When the outriggers are used at 45° angle, they must be
always deployed outwards the scaffold, not turned inwards
the structure of the scaffold.
Outriggers must be installed in parallel with the side frames
(ladders), so as to increase the stability of the narrower
base of the scaffolding. NEVER use outriggers installed
perpendicular to the side frames.
Always use outriggers and guardrails when
stacking units.
Inspect before use. Do not use scaffold
if damaged or parts are missing.
Examine thoroughly to make sure unit is properly
set up.
Before scaffold units are to be stacked, a set of (4)
Outriggers with casters shall be installed on the base section
of scaffolding.
Outrigger must be flush against scaffold leg
and caster must be in contact with the surface.
Guardrails must be installed on all open sides
of a work platform where a person could fall from
a height of 6 ft (1.8 m) or more.
Always fasten the guardrails system to the structure using
locking pins or bolts.
Securely lock all braces and platform before
each use.
There must be a minimum of two side braces
installed on each scaffold level and evenly spaced
throughout the scaffold. Lack of adequate bracing could
cause scaffold to collapse.
Always use casters locked to the structure
with the locking pins.
Do not climb unless all casters are in locked position.
Lock the casters on the outriggers each time you lock the
casters on the base scaffold. This is to be done prior to
climbing the scaffolding.
Erect to be plumb on firm and level surface.
Must be used on a firm surface that is free of pits, debris,
holes or obstructions.
Never place anything under or attach anything
to a scaffold to increase height or to adjust to uneven
surfaces.
Acids are corrosive and can seriously affect
strength. Do not expose to corrosive substances.
Keep scaffold free of debris and unnecessary equipment.
Always keep body centered inside structure
of scaffold.
Remove or fasten all tools, material or equipment before
moving. Use extra caution when moving
to avoid tipping.
Never try moving this scaffold while
standing on it.
Never move a scaffold with a worker within.
Do not use powered devices to propel
this scaffold. Use extra caution near operating machinery.
Do not use if the surface is not firm and level.
Do not use in inclement weather or high winds.
Maintain a firm grip while climbing.
Do not modify the scaffold or any of
its components.
Do not use the scaffold as a footbridge.