Use and Care Manual

SPECIFIC RULES FOR SCAFFOLDING

1. FOLLOW OSHA GUIDELINES FOR SETUP, USE AND MAINTENANCE.

2. TO AVOID CONTACT AND SHOCK HAZARD, do not use the scaffold near energized power lines or elec-

trical lines. Do not contact unprotected, energized electrical power lines or other power sources with scaffolding or

tools. Maintain at least 10 feet from electrical lines. Consult the power company to shut off the power or insulate/

relocate lines if a job requires working closer than 10 feet to electrical lines.

3. ACIDS AND OTHER CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES may severely affect the integrity of the scaffolding. Use

extreme care around such materials and follow applicable instructions. Do not use acids or other corrosive sub-

stances on scaffolding parts, as they could corrode the metal and decrease its strength.

4. BEFORE USING, check that all parts are undamaged and functioning properly. Do not use if any componenets

are damaged or functioning imporperly. Do not attempt to straighten deformed parts, as this will weakene their

structural integrity. Bent parts should be replaced immediately.

5. IMMEDIATELY REMOVE SCAFFOLDING from use and discard if exposed to excessive heat (such as fire)

due to a loss of structural integrity.

6. DO NOT ALLOW OBJECTS OR SLIPPERY MATERIALS to accumulate on the scaffolding.

7. DO NOT USE WITH A DAMAGED OR DETERIORATED DECK.

8. DO NOT USE FOR CANTILEVER APPLICATIONS. Use with supports directly underneath the scaffolding.

9. RATED WORKING LOAD: 500 pounds. Total combined weight of workers and materials must not exceed

the rated working load. Do not overload the scaffolding and always evenly distribute the load. Be aware of dynamic

loading: jumping on or suddenly dropping weight onto the scaffolding may briefly create an excess load causing the

product to fail.

10. POSITION ON A HARD LEVEL SURFACE. Make sure the working/standing surface is completely level and

that the wheels are locked before getting on the scaffolding.

11. DO NOT USE A LADDER or any other climbing device on top of the scaffolding.

12. USE GUARD RAILS, MID RAILS AND TOE BOARDS as required by local, state and federal regulations.

using such safety devices is always recommended.

13. DO NOT CLIMB ONTO SCAFFOLD from a ladder unless both the scaffolding and the ladder are secured

from movement in all directions.

14. SCAFFOLDS THAT ARE COVERED IN ICE OR SNOW CANNOT BE USED until they are cleaned off

thoroughly. Scaffolds MUST NOT be used during storms or in windy weather.

15. DO NOT RIDE ON OR TRANSPORT ITEMS on moving scaffolding.

16. WEAR ANSI-APPROVED SAFETY GOGGLES, a hard hat, heavy-duty work gloves and OSHA-specified

safety harness during assembly and use. Wear additional safety gear as required by local, state and federal regula-

tions.