AARDWOLF 7M-16 Telescopic Ladder User Guide
- June 14, 2024
- AARDWOLF
Table of Contents
AARDWOLF 7M-16 Telescopic Ladder
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD KEPT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Caution: Read all of this leaflet carefully before using your telescopic
Ladder use Before use:
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Ensure that you are fit enough to use the ladder. Certain medical conditions or medication, alcohol or drug abuse could make ladder use unsafe.
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When transporting ladders on roof bars or in a truck, ensure they are suitably placed to prevent damage.
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Inspect the ladder after delivery and before first use to confirm condition and operation of all parts.
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Visually check the ladder is not damaged and is safe to use at the start of each working
day when the ladder is to be used. -
For professional users, regular periodic inspection is required.
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Ensure the ladder is suitable for the task.
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Do not use a damaged ladder.
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Remove any contamination form the ladder such as wet, paint, mud, oil or snow.
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Before using a ladder at work a safety assessment should be carried out respecting the legislation in the country of use.
Positioning and erecting the ladder.
- Inclination angle should not exceed 75 degrees.
- Ladder shaft be on an even, level, and unmovable base.
- Leaning ladder should lean against a flat non-fragile surface and should be secured before use. e.g., tied or use of suitable stability device.
- When positioning the ladder take into account risk if collision with the ladder e.g., from pedestrians, vehicles or doors (ao fire exists) and windows where possible in the work area.
- Identify any electrical risks In the work area, such as overhead lines or other exposed electrical equipment.
- Ladder shall be stood on its feet, not the rungs or steps.
- Ladders shall not be positioned on slippery surface (such as ice, shiny surface or significantly contaminated solid surface) unless additional l effective measures are take to prevent the ladder slipping or ensuring contaminated surfaces are sufficiently clean.
Using the ladder
- Do not exceed the maximum total load.
- Do nor overreach, users should keep their buckle(navel)inside the stiles and both feet on the same step/rung throughout the task.
- Do not step off a leaning ladder at a higher level without additional security. such as tying off or use of a suitable stability device.
- Do not use the standing ladder of access to another level.
- Do not stand on the top three steps/rungs of a leaning ladder.
- Ladders should only be used for light work of short duration.
- Do not use the ladder outside in adverse weather conditions, such as strong wind.
- Take precautions against children playing on the ladder.
- Face the ladder when ascending and descending.
- Keep a secure grip on the ladder when ascending and descending.
- Do not use the ladder as a bridge.
- Wear suitable footwear when climbing a ladder.
- Avoid excessive side loading e.g., drilling brick and concrete.
- Do not spend long periods on a ladder without regular breaks (tireless is a risk)
- Leaning ladders used for access to a higher level should be extended at least I’m above the landing point.
- Equipment carried while using a ladder should be light and easy to handle.
Open the ladder:
Automatic locking: each rung of your ladder has 2 locking pins are blocked. They automatically inserted into the slots of the uprights in place when the ladder is extended.
The condition of the lock is of the two black buttons the side of each rung is
displayed:
Unlocked position (Scheme 4):There is a gap between the buttons and the Spat
Locked
position (Scheme 5): The buttons are located directly on to leg.
Complete extension of the ladder:
Ladder on a firm and level ground, move one foot on the lowest rung.
the top-rung off and check if the buttons are locked (Scheme 5). Repeat the
process with each of the next lower rung, until the arms are completely
extended. Partial extension of the ladder:
Place ladder on a firm and flat ground. move one foot on the lowest rung. the
lowest rung off and check if the buttons are locked (Scheme 5). Repeat the
process with each of the next higher rung, until the arms are completely
extended.
Caution. Always check that all buttons on the exact position” locked”,
before you climb on the ladder
Partial extension of the ladder:
Ladder on a firm and level ground, move one foot on the lowest rung.
check if the buttons are locked (Scheme 5). Repeat the process with each of
the next higher rung, until the arms are completely extended.
Caution: Always check that all buttons are on the exact position
“locked’: before you climb on the ladder.
Shorten the Ladder:
Ladder on a firm and level ground make that the lowest rung begin. the two keys to unlock (schedule 4)
