•
Do
inspect Stilts thoroughly before
use, making sure that the structure
is free of any sign of damage, that
there is no excessive wear at the
connection points, and that all bolts
are tight. Special attention should be
given to the entire strut tube assembly
•
Do
replace any damage or
excessively worn stilt components
before use.
•
Do
fasten the upper leg strap fi rst
when putting on stilts.
•
Do
remove anything from the soles of
your shoes which could cause loss of
traction.
•
Do
take short & distinct steps, making
sure the stilts are raised well clear of
the fl oor with each step.
•
Do
walk forward only, making a U-turn
to reverse your direction. Walking
backwards is not recommended
•
Do
keep stilts adjusted properly.
•
Do
always look where you are
stepping.
•
Do
walk only on suitable hard
surfaces & level terrain.
•
Do
cover or guard fl oor opening,
stairwells or any opening in the work
area.
•
Do
remove stilts when climbing or
descending stairs.
•
Do
receive assistance when retrieving
objects from the fl oor.
•
Do
be cautious when working around
low-profi le furniture, fi xtures, pipes,
etc.
•
Do
disconnect upper leg straps last
when removing stilts.
•
Don’t
wear stilts without having the
proper instruction on the use of them.
•
Don’t
wear stilts that are
uncomfortable or incorrectly adjusted.
•
Don’t
wear stilts without having
inspecting them before use.
•
Don’t
wear stilts that have been
damaged, excessively worn or have
modifi ed components fi tted.
•
Don’t
walk on oily or otherwise
slippery surfaces.
•
Don’t
wear stilts on sandy, rocky,
uneven, muddy or excessively soft
terrain.
•
Don’t
work in or around loose wire,
rope, electrical cords, paper bags,
broken glass, conduit and piping, or
any other items that may become
tangled in the stilts.
•
Don’t
walk on secondary scaffolding,
benches, planks, stools, step ladders
etc.
•
Don’t
carry heavy loads while walking
on stilts.
•
Don’t
run or walk fast on stilts.
•
Don’t
pickup objects which are lower
than your knee
•
Don’t
wear stilts that are taller than
necessary.
•
Don’t
become so overconfi dent that
you fail to exercise caution.
•
Don’t
lean over desks, fi les, boxes, or
other objects while on stilts
•
Don’t
be irresponsible on stilts.
•
Don’t
wear stilts while under the
infl uence alcohol or drugs.
•
Don’t
take steps so large that the
action springs bottom out.
•
Don’t
modify this product in any
manner
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