Before Using; Opening The Ladder - Berner 407716 Instructions D'utilisation

(EN)
Mounting the protective cap
Before use assemble the two protective caps
NEVER use the ladder without the protective caps ( fig.12).

BEFORE USING

• Ensure that the ladder is suitable for the respective job.
• Carry out a risk assessment considering the legal requirements in the country of use before using a ladder
for work.
• The ladder must be used in combination with the stabilizer on the foot if provided.
• Check that the collapsible tubes / legs (upright parts) / rungs / top bar / support foot are not bent, curved,
distorted, dented, cracked, corroded or decaying.
• Check that the fixation points with other parts on the collapsible tubes / legs / rungs/ top bar / support foot
are in good condition.
• Check that fastenings (usually rivets, screws, bolts) are not missing or loose or corroded.
• Check that the collapsible tubes / legs / rungs / top bar / support foot are not missing or loose, worn down,
corroded or damaged.
• Check that the locking mechanisms and locking indicators function correctly, are not missing or loose,
worn down, corroded or damaged and that the rung elements lock correctly.
• Check that no rubber feet or top caps are missing or loose, worn down, corroded or damaged
• Check if the locking indicators are functioning and visible.
• Check the brackets for cracks and other defects such as broken parts.
• Make sure that there is no relative movement between the support beams and the rungs / steps.
NOTE! – The points are need to be examined before using the telescopic Ladder. If any of the exami-
nations described above produces an unsatisfactory result you should NOT use the ladder!

Opening the Ladder

Full length
To open the collapsible ladder to full length, proceed as follows:
1) The ladder is opened to its full length by placing it on a firm level surface. During opening, stabilize the
ladder with one foot placed on the lowest rung (fig6).
2) Open the ladder from the top by gripping the top rung with both hands. Extend the top section fully, then
the next section fully. At the same time check that both locking levers are in its locked position(fig.4).
3) Continue opening section by section, until the ladder is opened to its full length (fig.2).
NOTE! Check carefully that each locking lever be in its locked position.
Intermediate length
To open the collapsible ladder to any intermediate length, proceed as follows:
1) The ladder is opened to intermediate length by placing it on a firm level surface. During opening, stabilize
the ladder with one foot placed on the lowest rung (fig8).
2) Leave some steps from the top as a group that is not to be opened, gripping the middle step with both
hands. Extend its section fully, then the next section fully. At the same time check that both locking levers are
in its locked position(fig.4).
3) Continue opening section by section, until the ladder to the desired length, all the rest sections should be
opened completely (fig.9).
NOTE! Check carefully that each locking lever be in its locked position.
with the two supplied screws
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