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Operating an assembly instructions for work platform 53794, 53795

Contents

1.  Information on this manual...........................................................................14

1.1  Important information on this manual........................................ 14
1.2  Explanation of symbols................................................................ 14
1.3  Notes for the operator ................................................................. 15
1.4  Notes for personnel ..................................................................... 15

2.  Safety instructions ......................................................................................15

2.1  Prescribed use ............................................................................. 15
2.2  Improper use................................................................................ 16
2.3  Exemption clause......................................................................... 16
2.4  General safety instructions ......................................................... 16
2.5  Safety instructions for working with electrical equipment ........ 16

3.  Technical description...................................................................................17

3.1  Scope of delivery .......................................................................... 17
3.2  Marking......................................................................................... 18
3.3  Technical data .............................................................................. 18

4.  Assembly....................................................................................................18

4.1  Safety instructions for assembly................................................. 18
4.2  Assembly instructions ................................................................. 19

5.  Use ............................................................................................................19

5.1  Safety instructions on use ........................................................... 19
5.2  Use................................................................................................ 20
5.3  Height adjustment........................................................................ 20
5.4  Moving the work platform............................................................ 20

6.  Dismantling, storage and transport ...............................................................21

6.1  Dismantling .................................................................................. 21
6.2  Storage ......................................................................................... 21
6.3  Transport...................................................................................... 21

7.  Maintenance and servicing ...........................................................................22

7.1  Cleaning........................................................................................ 22
7.2  Inspection ..................................................................................... 22

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Summary of Contents for 53794

Page 1: ...neral safety instructions 16 2 5 Safety instructions for working with electrical equipment 16 3 Technical description 17 3 1 Scope of delivery 17 3 2 Marking 18 3 3 Technical data 18 4 Assembly 18 4 1 Safety instructions for assembly 18 4 2 Assembly instructions 19 5 Use 19 5 1 Safety instructions on use 19 5 2 Use 20 5 3 Height adjustment 20 5 4 Moving the work platform 20 6 Dismantling storage a...

Page 2: ... Explanation of symbols The following symbols and terms are used in this manual DANGER This symbol and the word Danger draw attention to imminent danger to the health and safety of personnel Fail ure to observe these warnings will result in serious or fatal injury WARNING This symbol and the word Warning draw attention to possibly hazardous situations endangering the health and safety of personnel...

Page 3: ...Operating personnel Personnel must be familiar with the accident prevention regulations and the reg ulations for the safe handling of scaffolding which apply in their respective coun try 1 4 3 Maintenance personnel Operating personnel may perform maintenance work lubrication cleaning etc if authorised to do so by the operator Maintenance personnel must be authorised in accordance with the regulati...

Page 4: ...ognised safety standards They meet the require ments of DIN EN 1004 Nevertheless risks to the life and limb of personnel and damage to property may arise during their use DANGER DANGER OF INJURY AND FATAL INJURY WHEN SETTING UP AND USING THE WORK PLATFORM Follow these basic rules to prevent dangerous situations arising Observe the rules for intended use Always wear protective clothing safety helme...

Page 5: ...nents DANGER DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS WHEN WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF POWER LINES When working near power lines observe the safety clearances listed in the fol lowing table When calculating safety clearances allow for the swinging radius of power lines and the movement radius of working personnel The movement radius in cludes any objects held by personnel If it is not possible to comply with the ...

Page 6: ...RIOUS OR FATAL INJURY MAY RESULT IF THE WORK PLATFORM TOPPLES OVER Observe the following when setting up the work platform The surface on which it is assembled must be even and of sufficient load bear ing capacity If necessary insert load distributing pads under the platform Ensure that the work platform is vertical Press down the brake lever on the swivel castors to prevent the platform rolling a...

Page 7: ...nical data Never increase the platform height by using ladders boxes or other devices Never load the platform on only one side Always distribute loads evenly on the platform Never impose horizontal loads on the work platform and never attach lifting tackle hoists or similar devices to it Never use the work platform outdoors or in open buildings when wind speeds exceed 12 m s wind strength 6 on the...

Page 8: ... PLATFORM DROPS BECAUSE THE DROP HOOKS ARE NOT ENGAGED SECURELY If the drop hooks are not correctly engaged the work platform can drop Always make sure that the gravity controlled drop hooks are securely engaged 5 4 Moving the work platform DANGER DANGER OF SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY IF THE WORK PLATFORM TOPPLES OVER WHILE IT IS BEING MOVED Never move the work platform as long as there are persons ma...

Page 9: ...6 2 Storage Store components in such a way that they cannot be damaged Store components in a location where they are protected from the elements and if possible store them laid flat 6 3 Transport Never transport the work platform while it is still assembled Dismantle the work platform see 6 1 Dismantling and pack it for transport Never use forklift trucks or towing equipment to transport the work ...

Page 10: ... detected in one of the components the work platform must not be used 7 2 2 Correct functioning Before using the work platform check the following components for correct func tioning Swivel castors free movement and easy running of the spindles Brake levers on the swivel castors correct functioning Platform flap correct functioning If any of the above named defects is detected in one of the compon...

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