Würth 0962 975 7, Instructions Manual

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heavy objects, or contaminants  

• where it cannot cause a trip hazard or an ob-

struction  

• where it cannot be easily used for criminal 

purposes, preferably padlocked 

• The owner of the work platform shall provide 

the user with the user manual.  

• Inspect the work platform after delivery and 

before first use to confirm condition and oper-

ation of all parts.  

• Ensure that you are fit enough to use a work 

platform. Certain medical conditions or med-

ication, alcohol or drug abuse could make 

ladder use unsafe.  

• Visually check the work platform is not dam-

aged and is safe to use at the start of each 

working day when the ladder is to be used, 

see “Care and maintenance” below.  

• For professional users regular periodic in-

spection is required.  

• Ensure the work platform is suitable for the 

task.  

• Do not use a damaged work platform.  

• Remove any contamination from the ladder, 

such as wet paint, mud, oil or snow.  

• Before using a work platform at work a risk 

assessment should be carried out respecting 

the legislation in the country of use.  

• The work platform shall be used and stored at 

an ambient temperature of -20°C to 60 °C. 

• Check that the work platform is properly 

locked before use.  

• You must not sit, stand or climb onto the 

work platform or ladder sides unless you 

have checked that the middle catch, the lad-

der sides and all opened rung sections are 

locked.  

• The work platform must stand steadily on the 

floor or ground with an even load on all feet. 

The work platform must not lean sideways or 

have no load on one foot.  

• Take into account risk of collision with the 

work platform e.g. from pedestrians, doors or 

vehicles.  

• Identify any electrical risks in the work area, 

such as overhead lines or other exposed elec-

trical equipment.  

• The work platform shall be stood on its feet, 

not the rungs.  

• Work  platforms  shall  not  be  positioned  on 

slippery surfaces (such as ice, shiny surfaces 

or significantly contaminated solid surfaces) 

unless additional effective measures are tak-

en to prevent the work platform slipping or 

ensuring contaminated surfaces are sufficient-

ly clean. 

• The maximum load for the work platform is 

150 kg.  

• Do not use the work platform for dirty work 

or in dirty environments. If, for example, the 

work platform is used for bricklaying, con-

creting or painting, over time it may become 

hard to keep it clean, impairing the telescopic 

function.  

• Do not subject the telescopic tubes to impact 

or other rough treatment. Damage to the 

tubes impairs the telescopic function.

  Do not overreach. User should keep their belt 

buckle (navel) inside the platform and both 

feet on the platform throughout the task. 

• Do not use stepladders to climb up to a high-

er level. 

• Use non-conductive work platform for live 

electrical work. 

• Do not use the work platform outside in ad-

verse weather conditions, such as strong 

wind.

• Take precautions against children playing on 

the work platform. 

• Secure  doors  (not  fire  exits)  and  windows 

where possible in the work area. 

• Face the platform when ascending and de-

scending. 

• Wear suitable footwear when using a work 

platform. 

• Avoid excessive side loadings e.g. drilling 

brick and concrete. 

• Do not spend long periods on a work plat-

form without regular breaks (tiredness is a 

risk).

• Equipment carried while using a work plat-

form should be light and easy to handle. 

Before Use  

Positioning  

Use