HSS Hire 80860 Troubleshooting guide

Folding Indoor
Scaffold
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Designed to the European Standard
HD1004, the Folding Room
Scaffold provides the ideal platform
for interior decorating
and maintenance.
Operating & Safety Guide 509
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Never overload the scaffold. The work platform’s
maximum safe working load is 275kg and MUST
NOT BE EXCEEDED.
Never lean anything against the scaffold and
never use it for jobs that exert repetitive or
excessive force. Lateral forces over 198N – equivalent
to a 20kg weight – make it unstable.
Never use boxes, steps etc to gain extra height
and never reach too far out to one side.
Never move a scaffold with personnel, tools or
material, always clear the platform.
Ensure the ground over which the scaffold is to be
moved is flat, level, firm enough to bear its weight,
and well away from hazards.
Once in place, re-lock the brakes.
Don’t take chances. If the scaffold cannot be
moved safely for any reason, dismantle it and
rebuild in the new location.
Never use the scaffold for anything other than its
intended purpose – as a light-duty work platform. If it
won’t do what you want contact your local HSS Hire
Shop for advice.
Keep the scaffold clean, paying special attention to
the deck. You will find this easier if you clean up regularly.
When not in use, store everything somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
To dismantle the scaffold, simply reverse the erection
procedure.
If components jam, persevere. Wiggle and pull them
until they come free. Don’t damage the components by
using a hammer or otherwise forcing the joints apart.
FINISHING OFF
EQUIPMENT CARE
SCAFFOLD SAFETY
Code 80860

For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Never work on the scaffold if you suffer from vertigo.
This equipment should only be used by a
competent person who has read and understood
these instructions.
Wear sensible, protective clothing
and footwear offering good grip,
plus work gloves and a hard hat. Tie back long hair
and avoid loose garments and jewellery that could get in
your way.
Don’t use the scaffold ‘out doors’ as it is designed
for internal use only.
Keep the scaffold on firm, level ground, DO NOT
use on slopes or soft ground or where there is a
risk of subsidence.
Erect the scaffold away from overhead hazards.
Never suspend the scaffold from another structure.
Never carry anything when climbing, unless you can
do so leaving both hands free. Place tools and materials
on to the platform before climbing.
Always check the condition of components before
use – and at regular intervals thereafter. If any show
signs of damage or excessive wear, do not use them.
Return them to your local HSS Hire Shop.
Always ensure the scaffold is correctly built and
level before use – and check regularly thereafter.
Insert the castor and adaptor assembly into the
base unit and lock into position with the locking
clip. Then lock the castor brakes to ON.
Lift the base unit upright, you may need some help
here.
Fold out the base unit, insert the locking pins (see
diagram) and position the deck at the platform height
required (between 0.3m & 1.8m).
Now unlock the castor brakes and move the scaffold to
its working position.
Once in place, lock the brakes and check that the
scaffold is absolutely level – check this using a builder’s
level.
Finally, double-check that all components are
locked and secure before continuing.
GETTING STARTED
GENERAL SAFETY
Castors
Locking Pin
Locking Pin