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Do not use the telescopic ladder on slippery ground, such as ice, wet floor, shiny or dirty surfaces, soft or sloping
ground, etc. Always take additional safety measures to prevent slipping and to ensure stability.
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Do not use the telescopic ladder upside down.
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When putting up the telescopic ladder ensure that pedestrians, vehicles, etc. cannot collide with the telescopic
ladder. Close all doors and windows within the working area, except the emergency exits, if possible.
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Determine all hazards from electric equipment in the proximity of the work area, e.g. cables or other accessible
electric equipment. Do not use conducting telescopic ladders for unavoidable electric jobs.
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Only use the telescopic ladder for easy jobs and for a short period of time.
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Do not use the top 4 rungs to climb or to stand on.
In the leaning ladder position it is not allowed to climb on the last metre from the top of the ladder.
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The telescopic ladder is only to be used by one person at a time.
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When working on the telescopic ladder, hold on to it with one hand or lean against it, if possible. Take additional
safety measures if this is not possible.
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Never exceed the permissible load capacity of the telescopic ladder. The telescopic ladder has a permissible load
capacity of max. 150 kg.
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Watch the telescopic ladder when climbing up or down. Never climb up or down with the back against the
telescopic ladder, always face the ladder. Wear sturdy shoes to prevent slipping, stumbling, etc.
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Do not use the telescopic ladder carelessly (e.g. climbing two rungs at a time, sliding down the ladder stringers,
jumping off the ladder, etc.)
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Avoid leaving an unsecured ladder at the top. Wrong ladder selection (e.g. too short telescopic ladder, unsuitable
use, etc.) can cause accidents.
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Do not put up the telescopic ladder in the immediate vicinity of live electric equipment (e.g. high-voltage overhead
power lines).
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Ensure when using the telescopic ladder to climb on roofs, that the top rung protrudes at least 1 m above working
height.
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Avoid excessive lateral loads, such as carrying up heavy loads or drilling sideways in solid materials.
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Do not use the telescopic ladder horizontally, for instance to bridge precipices or as a storage shelf, saw horse,
etc.
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Do not use the telescopic ladder in bad weather, e.g. strong wind.
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Ensure that children cannot play on the telescopic ladder.
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Do not spend long periods without regular breaks on the telescopic ladder. Fatigue and loss of balance are
accident hazards.
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Always stand with both feet on one rung.
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