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Use of the telescopic ladder/folding ladder
Attention!
If a telescopic ladder falls, immediately check if the ladder can be fully collapsed. If this is not possible,
do not use the ladder! Deformities may lead to breakages.
Never load a telescopic ladder/folding ladder in excess of 150 kg (= a person climbing telescopic ladder/
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folding ladder including any "baggage").
When carrying out work, always keep both feet on a step/rung of the telescopic ladder/folding ladder.
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Never stand, for example, with just one foot on the telescopic ladder/folding ladder and the other foot
resting on a window frame. Never reach or lean too far to the side when working on telescopic ladder/
folding ladder (max. 1 arm length). If the centre of gravity is moved from the centre of the telescopic
ladder folding ladder, this can become unstable and can collapse (rule of thumb: keep your navel
between the uprights of the telescopic ladder/folding ladder). If necessary, reposition the telescopic
ladder/folding ladder more frequently (figure 5).
Do not use a telescopic ladder/folding ladder to access other (higher) levels.
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Never climb a telescopic ladder/folding ladder any higher than the red rung or never higher than the 4th
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rung from the top the maximum safe standing position.
Never climb a telescopic ladder/folding ladder in the A position higher than the red rung or higher than
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the 4th rung from top (the maximum safe height).
Telescopic ladders/folding ladders may only be used for light work and for short periods of time.
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If there is an unavoidable risk of direct contact with electricity, do not use this telescopic ladder/folding
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ladder!
Do not use a telescopic ladder/folding ladder outdoors in high winds (force 6) or other unfavourable
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weather conditions.
Never leave a telescopic ladder/folding ladder unsupervised that has already been set up for use. Think
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about (playing) children.
When possible, close windows and doors (not emergency exits) in the immediate vicinity of the work.
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Climb the telescopic ladder/folding ladder when you have at least one hand free. When ascending/
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descending the telescopic ladder/folding ladder, hold on properly. This should always been done while
facing the telescopic ladder/folding ladder. Holding a rung with at least one hand provides increased
security should you slip or miss your footing.
Do not use a telescopic ladder as bridge (part). A folding ladder can only be used as a bridge in M position.
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The stability must be guaranteed.
Wear sensible footwear to avoid slipping and/or painful knocks (no slippers, high-heeled shoes or clogs).
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Do not stand on a telescopic ladder/folding ladder for long periods without taking regular breaks.
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Tiredness is a risk!
The telescopic ladder/folding ladder in ladder position should project by at least one metre above the
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required standing or step-over height (figure 2).
Any tools that are used while standing on a telescopic ladder/folding ladder have to be light and easy
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to use.
Avoid any work that could cause sideways pressure on the telescopic ladder/folding ladder, such as
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drilling into hard stone. This can cause the telescopic ladder/folding ladder to tip over.
While working, hold onto the telescopic ladder/folding ladder with at least one hand, or take precautions
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if it is not possible to hold on.
No more than one person should stand on a stepladder or ladder at the same time.
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Never reposition the telescopic ladder/folding ladder while somebody is standing on it.
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Never stand astride the folding ladder (A-position) (figure 8).
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