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User’s Manual 9

3. Instructions

a) Before and after using, check all parts for

proper function and damage to component

parts. Do not use a damaged or improperly

functioning work cage.

b) Any parts that have been exposed to ex-

cessive heat, as in the case of ﬁre, should

be immediately removed from service and

destroyed due to loss of structural strength.

c) Do not permit oil, grease, or slippery mate-

rial to accumulate on climbing or gripping

surfaces.

d) Do not use the product if the decking sur-

face is damaged or has deteriorated. Peri-

odically coat wood decking and rails with a

transparent wood preservative. Do not paint.

e) Do not use the product for cantilever appli-

cations. Never stand on that portion of the

product that extends beyond the supporting

point.

f) Planks and stages are designed with rated

working loads of 533 lbs (240 kg). The total

combined weight of each worker and all ma-

terials should not exceed the rated working

load. Do not overload.

g) Erect the plank or platform so that the work-

ing or standing surface is level.

h) Support plank or platform ends by stirrups,

scaffold bearer members, trusses or other

equipment intended for this purpose.

i) Use guardrails, midrails, and toe boards as

required by local, state, and federal regula-

tions. Their use is recommended in all cases.

j) Do not allow unstable objects, such as bar-

rels, boxes, loose brick, tools, and debris to

accumulate on the work surface.

k) Do not use a ladder or other device to gain

greater heights.

l) Never climb onto a stage from a ladder

unless both the stage and the ladder are

secured from movement in all directions.

m) Do not ride on top of a moving work cage.

Tools, materials, and equipment should not

be stored on planks or platforms that are be-

ing moved.

n) Do not apply impact loads to any parts.

o) Do not use acids or other corrosive sub-

stances on a plank or platform without con-

sulting the plank or platform manufacturer

for speciﬁc instructions.

p) Scaffolds and tools shall not be allowed to

contact unprotected, energized electrical

lines or equipment. Maintain a minimum

safe distance of at least 10 ft. (3m). Consult

the power company to shut off power or

insulate/relocate the line if working closer

than 10 ft. DANGER! – To avoid contact and

shock hazard, scaffolds and tools shall not

be used in the vicinity of energized power

lines or electrical lines.

q) Before using, refer to manufacturer’s

instructions.

r) Use only appropriate duty-rated ladders

when using planks or platforms with ladder

jacks.

s) Never attempt to straighten a deformed side

rail or decking member.

t) Each end of a platform unit shall extend over

its support centreline not less than 6 inches

nor more than 18 inches. User(s) shall not

stand on the cantilevered portion of plat-

forms.

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