operation manual

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The staircase platform must be set up on a level, horizontal,
solid and immobile surface (a fixed staircase).
Never re-position the staircase platform from above.
Inspect platform, feet and support surface for
secure positioning.
When setting up the staircase platform, pay attention to the
possible risk of collision e.g. with people, vehicles or doors.
Lock doors (but not emergency exits) and windows in the work-
ing area, wherever possible.
Assess all existing risks in the working area posed by electrical
equipment, e.g. high voltage overhead power lines or other bare
electrical equipment.
The staircase platform must stand firmly on all feet.
The staircase platform must not be set up on slippery surfaces,
e.g. ice, smooth surfaces or clearly contaminated
firm surfaces.
Do not use staircase platform for climbing up onto another level.
Climbing sideways off the staircase platform is not permitted.
Do not use staircase platform outdoors in adverse weather
conditions, e.g. strong winds, icy conditions, packed snow.
Take precautionary measures to ensure that children
cannot play on the staircase platform.
Always enter the staircase platform from above.
Do not climb onto the staircase platform from below.
The staircase platform must not be used as a bridge.
Avoid leaning out sideways and excessive lateral loads,
e.g. while drilling into masonry and concrete.
6.4 Using the staircase platform
Pay attention to the complete and secured
opening of the fold-out support frame
before using.
Safety mechanisms and locking devices
must engage.
The locking screw must be securely set, and
the locking bolt must be securely engaged.
Use staircase platform only in the prescribed
set-up position.
Before using, check visual control
on the horizontal set-up position
(slope control on the level).
Do not set up staircase platform on the
front stair edge.
Set up staircase platform/platform extension
as close as possible to the stair.
A gap between the step and the platform of
the staircase platform must be small enough
so that stepping onto the platform is possible
without risk.
6.3 Setting up the staircase platform
Maximum load: 150 kg
Only one person may be
on the staircase platform.
Always enter the staircase platform
from above.
Do not climb onto the staircase platform
from below.
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