SEALEY AXL6.V4 Aluminium Step Ladder Instruction Manual

SEALEY AXL6.V4 Aluminium Step Ladder

Product Information

Standing Ladders

Model Numbers: AXL6.V4, AXL8.V4, AXL10.V4, AXL12.V3, ASL3S.V3, ASL5.V3, ASL7.V3, ASL2.V3, ASL23.V3, FSL5.V2, FSL7.V2, FSL10.V2, APSL2, APSL3, APSL4

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey Standing Ladder. This product has been manufactured to a high standard and is designed to provide years of trouble- free performance if used correctly and maintained properly.

Product Usage Instructions

IMPORTANT: Please read these instructions carefully and note the safe operational requirements, warnings, and cautions. Incorrect use of the product may cause damage and/or personal injury and will invalidate the warranty. Keep these instructions safe for future reference.

Safety Symbols:

• WARNING: Avoid work that imposes a sideways load on ladders, such as side-on drilling through solid materials.
• DO NOT: Carry heavy or difficult-to-handle equipment while using the ladder.
• Inspect the ladder: After delivery and before every use, visually inspect the ladder to ensure it is not damaged and is safe to use. Do not use a damaged ladder.
• DO NOT: Use the ladder on an unlevel or unfirm base.
• DO NOT: Overreach or erect the ladder on contaminated ground.
• Maximum number of users: Do not exceed the recommended maximum number of users.
• DO NOT: Ascend or descend unless you are facing the ladder.
• Keep a secure grip: Maintain a handhold while ascending, descending, or working from the ladder. Take additional safety precautions if necessary.
• DO NOT: Wear unsuitable footwear when climbing a ladder.
• DO NOT: Use the ladder if you are not fit enough or have certain medical conditions or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• DO NOT: Spend long periods on a ladder without regular breaks.
• Prevent damage: Securely fasten the ladder when transporting and ensure it is suitably placed to prevent damage.
• Ensure suitability: Use the ladder that is suitable for the task.
• DO NOT: Use the ladder if contaminated with wet paint, mud, oil, or snow.
• DO NOT: Use the ladder outside in adverse weather conditions, such as strong wind.
• Risk assessment: For professional use, a risk assessment should be carried out respecting the legislation in the country of use.
• Risk of collision: When positioning the ladder, consider the risk of collision with pedestrians, vehicles, or doors. Secure doors and windows where possible in the work area.
• WARNING: Identify any electrical risks in the work area and do not use the ladder where electrical risks occur. Use non-conductive ladders for unavoidable live electrical work.
• DO NOT: Use the ladder as a bridge.
• DO NOT: Modify the ladder design.

Repair, Maintenance, and Storage

• DO NOT: Move a ladder while standing on it.
• Outdoor use: Use caution in windy conditions.
• Stabilizer bars: If the ladder is delivered with stabilizer bars, fix them before the first use as described on the ladder and in the user instruction.
• Ladder for domestic use: This ladder is intended for domestic use.
• Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
• IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE
• THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

• WARNING fall from ladder.

• Refer to instruction manual/booklet

• Inspect the ladder after delivery. Before every use visually inspect the ladder to check it is not damaged and is safe to use.

• DO NOT use a damaged ladder

• Maximum total load

• DO NOT use ladder on an unlevel or unfirm base

• DO NOT overreach

• DO NOT erect ladder on contaminated ground Maximum number of users

• DO NOT ascend or descend unless you are facing the ladder

• Keep a secure grip on the ladder when ascending and descending. Maintain a handhold whilst working from a ladder or take additional safety precautions if you cannot.

• Avoid work that imposes a sideways load on ladders, such as side-on drilling through solid materials.

• DO NOT carry equipment which is heavy or difficult to handle while using a ladder

• DO NOT wear unsuitable footwear when climbing a ladder

• DO NOT use the ladder if you are not fit enough.

• Certain medical conditions or medication, alcohol or drug abuse could make ladder use unsafe

• DO NOT spend long periods on a ladder without regular breaks (tiredness is a risk)

• Prevent damage of the ladder when transporting e.g. by fastening and, ensure they are suitably placed to prevent damage

• Ensure the ladder is suitable for the task

• DO NOT use the ladder if contaminated, e.g. with wet paint, mud, oil or snow.

• DO NOT use the ladder outside in adverse weather conditions, such as strong wind.

• For professional use a risk assessment shall be carried out respecting the legislation in the country of use.

• When positioning the ladder take into account risk of collision with the ladder e.g. from pedestrians, vehicles or doors. Secure doors (not fire exits) and windows where possible in the work area.

• WARNING, electricity hazard. Identify any electrical risks in the work area, such as overhead lines or other exposed electrical equipment and do not use the ladder where electrical risks occur.

• Use non-conductive ladders for unavoidable live electrical work.

• DO NOT use the ladder as a bridge
• DO NOT modify the ladder design
• DO NOT move a ladder while standing on it
• For outdoor use, use caution to the wind
• If a ladder is delivered with stabilizer bars and these bars should be fixed by the user before the first use this shall be described on the ladder and in the user instruction.
• Ladder for domestic use
• Ladder for professional use
• DO NOT step off the side of standing ladder onto another surface
• Open the ladder fully before use
• Use the ladder with restraint devices engaged only Standing ladders shall not be used as a leaning ladder unless it is designed to do so
• DO NOT stand on the top two steps/rungs of a standing ladder without a platform and a hand/knee rail
• Any horizontal surface which looks like a platform on a standing ladder that is not designed for standing on (e.g. a plastic work tray) shall be clearly indicated on that surface, (only if necessary due to design of ladder)

REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, STORAGE

• Repairs and maintenance shall be carried out by a competent person and be in accordance with the producer’s instructions.
• NOTE: A competent person is someone who has the skills to carry out repairs or maintenance, e.g. by a training by the manufacturer.
• For repair and replacement of parts, e.g. feet, if necessary contact the producer or distributor.
• Ladders should be stored in accordance with the producer’s instructions.
• Ladders made of or using thermoplastic, thermosetting plastic and reinforced plastic materials should be stored out of direct sunlight.

LIST OF ITEMS TO BE INSPECTED

For regular inspection, the following items shall be taken into account:

• check that the stiles/legs (uprights) are not bent, bowed, twisted, dented, cracked, corroded or rotten;
• check that the stiles/legs around the fixing points for other components are in good condition;
• check that fixings (usually rivets, screws or bolts) are not missing, loose, or corroded;
• check that rungs/steps are not missing, loose, excessively worn, corroded or damaged;
• check that the hinges between front and rear sections are not damaged, loose or corroded;
• check that the locking stays horizontal, back rails and corner braces are not missing, bent, loose, corroded or damaged;
• check that the rung hooks are not missing, damaged, loose or corroded and engage properly on the; Rungs;
• check that guide brackets are not missing, damaged, loose or corroded and engage properly on the Mating stile;
• check that ladder feet / end caps are not missing, loose, excessively worn, corroded or damaged;
• check that the entire ladder is free from contaminants (e.g. dirt, mud, paint, oil or grease);
• check that locking catches (if fitted) are not damaged or corroded and function correctly;
• check that the platform (if fitted) has no missing parts or fixings and is not damaged or corroded.
• If any of the above checks cannot be fully satisfied, you should NOT use the ladder.
• For special ladder types, further items identified by the manufacturer shall be taken into account.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

• Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the product becomes completely unserviceable and requires disposal, drain any fluids (if applicable) into approved containers and dispose of the product and fluids according to local regulations.

• Note: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior
  notice.

• Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.

• Warranty: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which is required for any claim.

• Sealey Group, Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP32 7AR 01284 757500 [email protected] www.sealey.co.uk

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