15
GB/IE/NI
4. Fix the screws with the nuts
provided.
ATTENTION!
The following points are to
be examined before using
the telescopic ladder:
Check that the side rails / legs
(upright parts) / rungs / top sup-
port beam / base are not bent,
curved, distorted, dented,
cracked, corroded or decaying.
Check that the fixation points for
other parts on the side rails / legs
(upright parts) / rungs / top sup-
port beam / base are in good
condition.
Check that fastenings (usually
rivets, screws, bolts) are not
missing or loose or corroded.
Check that the side rails / legs
(upright parts) / rungs / top sup-
port beam / base are not missing
or loose, worn down, corroded
or damaged.
Check that the locking mecha-
nisms and locking indicators
function correctly and that the
rung elements lock correctly.
Check that no rubber feet are
missing or loose, worn down,
corroded or damaged.
Check that the ladder is free
from contamination (i.e. dirt,
paint, oil or grease).
Check if the locking indicators
are functioning and visible.
Check the brackets for cracks
and other defects such as bro-
ken parts.
Make sure that there is no rela-
tive movement between the sup-
port beams and the rungs /steps.
If any of the examinations described
above produces an unsatisfactory re-
sult you should
NOT
use the ladder!
Using the ladder
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY!
If you use the ladder incorrectly,
you could injure yourself or other
people.
Only get onto the ladder if:
• you have set it up correctly in a
suitable location and according
to the instructions,
•
are wearing sturdy
shoes,
