Using The Ladder - Batavia GIRAFFE AIR Mode D'emploi

• Check that the fixation points
with other parts on the side rails
/ 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 side rails / legs /
rungs / top bar / support foot are
not missing or loose, worn down,
corroded or damaged.
• Check that the locking mecha-
nisms and locking indicators
function correctly, are not miss-
ing or loose, worn down, cor-
roded or damaged 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).
If any of the examinations described
above produces an unsatisfactory
result you should NOT use the
ladder!

Using the ladder

WARNING!
Danger of serious injury!
If you use the ladder improperly,
you could hurt yourself and other
persons.
– Only step onto the ladder if you:
• have set it up properly, in a suit-
able location and in accordance
with the instructions,
• are wearing sturdy
shoes,
• have carefully read and under-
stood all the information in the
chapter "Safety".
– Ensure that the locking devices
of the ladder function and that all
extended sections are properly
locked before you climb onto the
ladder.
– Do not leave children alone and
unsupervised when the ladder is
set up.
– Do not stand on the top three
rungs as well as the top bar of
the ladder.
– Make sure that the ladder is
properly secured when moving it.
– Only climb onto the ladder if you
have set it up using the correct
leaning angle of 75° (inclination
angle 1:4).
CAUTION!
Crushing hazard!
When extending or retracting the
ladder, you can catch or jam your
fingers if you proceed without
caution.
– Take care when extending or
retracting the ladder.
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