Use and Care Manual

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OPERATION
WARNING: Read all of the safety information before beginning to assemble the scaffolding. Scaffold
components and replacement parts from other manufactures must not be used with this particular
model. Safety equipment build in to the scaffolding must be repaired by a qualified technicians. Pieces
should fit together without being forced, otherwise the structural integrity may be compromised.
1. Wheel the scaffolding to the area where it is to be used, grasping and pushing the scaffold at points no higher than
five feet from off the floor in order to prevent tipping. The surface where this scaffolding is placed must be capable
of supporting the entire scaffolding plus its maximum load without shifting or settling. Use on concrete or asphalt
only.
2. Lock the swivel casters by pressing down on the lock mechanism attached to each wheel. Pressing down on the
end marked “ON” locks the swivel caster in place. Pressing down on the end marked “OFF” unlocks the caster for
movement.
WARNING: All casters must be locked prior to use to prevent movement and injury. Use a level to verify that the
surface of the wooden platform is completely flat in all directions. Eyeballing the angle of the scaffold is not accurate
enough to maximize safety.
3. A ladder should normally be used to climb onto the scaffold. The ladder must be positions as to not tip the scaf-
folding when weight is placed against it. Any “attachable” ladders used must be specifically designed for this type
of scaffolding. Ladders must be clamped securely in place to the scaffolding to prevent any movement. Any ladder
(normal or stairway type) must meet OSHA requirements for use with scaffolds.
4. If the scaffolding will be accessed directly (such as from an opening in the side of a building), it cannot be more
than 14 inches horizontally and 24 inches vertically from the other surface.
5. Each worker on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level must be protected from falling to that lower level.
Fall protection consists of either personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting OSHA requirements.
6. For most activities, there must be no more than a 14-inch gap between the wooden platform and the structure
being worked on (unless the work is lathing or plastering - for this a gap of 18 inches is permitted).
7. If toe-boards, guardrails or canopies are used to prevent a falling object hazard to passersby, then the areas below
the scaffolding must be barricaded and the danger must be clearly stated to said passersby.
8. All plug-in electric tools used on a scaffold must be protected by GCFI outlets or plugs.
9. When finished using the scaffolding, wipe down the wood platform and all metal supports. Then store the tool
indoors and out of the reach of children.
10. Any oily or greasy substance spilled on the wood platform needs to be cleaned immediately to avoid causing
someone to slip and fall.