11
GB
- check that the hinges between front
and rear sections are not damaged,
loose or corroded;
- check that the locking stays horizon-
tal, back rails and corner braces are
not missing, bent, loose, corroded
or damaged;
- check that the stabilizer bars are
fixed and in a good condition.
- check that rubber feet / end caps
are not missing, loose, excessively
worn, corroded or damaged;
- check that the entire ladder is free
from contaminants (e.g. dirt, mud,
paint, oil or grease);
- check that locking catches (if fitted)
are not damaged or corroded and
function correctly;
- check that the working platform (if
fitted) has no missing parts or fixings
and is not damaged or corroded. If
any of the above checks cannot be
fully satisfied, you should NOT use
the ladder.
How to use
CAUTION! RISK OF CRUSHING!
Take particular care when opening
or closing the ladder
1
. Keep your
distance from moving parts and the
safety devices.
Attaching the stabilisers
ATTENTION!
Never use the ladder
1
without the stabilisers attached
2
.
Use the supplied stabilisers
2
only.
Insert the stabilisers
2
into the slots
9
at the ends of the ladder
1
(see Fig. D).
Ensure that the holes
8
in the stabi-
liser and the ladder end align with
one another.
Guide four bolts
3
(included) through
the holes
8
and secure the connec-
tion with one plain washers
4
and
nut on each bolt
5
(see Fig. D).
ATTENTION!
Check every time be-
fore loading the ladder
1
that the
stabilisers
2
are correctly attached.
Operating the hinge system
Before each use, check that all the
hinges
10
are properly engaged. The
hinges
10
lying parallel to one an-
other must always be engaged at
the same setting.
Unlock the hinges
10
by pulling the
unlocking lever
11
backwards (see
Fig. E).
Articulate the desired section of the
ladder at the hinges
10
. The hinges
engage automatically in the next po-
sition. Unlock the hinges
10
again if
you would like to articulate the ladder
further.
ATTENTION!
The hinges
10
engage
with an audible click. However, you
should always check that the safety
indicator
12
shows “engaged” (see
Fig. G). Do not load the ladder if the
safety indicator
12
shows “unlocked”
(see Fig. F).