Main risks

• Slips and falls on wet surfaces or due to accessories left in walkways.
• Entanglement and entrapment with hoses, ropes, covers and reels.
• Skin and eye irritation from contact with tablets, reagents or water treatment residues.
• Pinching and cuts when operating reels, handling ladders or tools with hard edges.
• Electrical risk with battery-powered or corded accessories near water and from damaged casings.
• Suction at skimmers or pool cleaners connected to the filtration system.
• Impacts from telescopic poles and serious risk if used near power lines or during thunderstorms.
• Breakage of thermometers or other fragile items in the pool.
• Entrapment under covers or tarpaulins if stepped on or if swimming with the cover partially in place.

Safe use

• Assemble and adjust each accessory following the manufacturer’s instructions; ensure poles and fasteners are properly locked before use.
• Keep the pool edge clear; put away tools and hoses when finished to prevent trips.
• Switch off the filtration and any electrical equipment before handling skimmers, grilles, lights or pool cleaners.
• If using dispensers or test kits, avoid direct contact with reagents; wear gloves and, where appropriate, eye protection. Do not mix products.
• Use poles carefully, without moving them over people; do not use them during electrical storms or near power lines.
• Check the stability of ladders and handrails before climbing, and enter/exit the pool calmly to avoid falls.
• With covers: fit or remove them completely before swimming, secure tensioners and avoid placing hands in pinch points on the reel; remove water accumulated on top.
• With electrical or battery-powered accessories, use only those designed for outdoor/pool use; keep plugs and chargers dry and do not submerge equipment unless it is designed for it.

Storage and maintenance

• Rinse with fresh water after use and dry before storing to minimise corrosion and wear.
• Do not leave poles, hoses, nets or dispensers permanently in the pool.
• Store in the shade, in a ventilated place, away from frost and extreme heat to prevent warping and breakage.
• Keep covers clean and dry; check seams, eyelets, tensioners and the reel shaft.
• Drain hoses and roll them without twists; avoid crushing that reduces the flow.
• Keep test strips and consumables tightly closed, dry and out of reach of children and pets.
• Regularly inspect moving and wear parts (brushes, wheels, clips, seals, floats) and replace if there are cracks, looseness or sharp edges.
• For battery-powered accessories, remove the batteries if they will not be used for a while; do not mix new and used batteries and check for possible leaks.
• Check that lids and seals are properly closed before submerging accessories that must be watertight.

Restrictions on use

• These are not toys: do not allow children to play with hoses, poles, dispensers or covers; always supervise near water.
• Do not walk, sit or swim under covers or tarpaulins that are not designed to bear weight.
• Do not use metal or fibre poles near power lines or during thunderstorms.
• Do not use electrical accessories if they show cracks, damaged cables, internal moisture or corroded connectors.
• Do not block suction inlets with your body, hair or clothing; keep clear of pool cleaners in operation.
• Do not mix or decant treatment products into unlabelled containers; do not inhale reagent vapours.
• Do not leave accessories on stairs or in walkways where they could cause trips.
• Do not use ladders, platforms or supports showing signs of instability or beyond their rated capacity.
• Do not use accessories that are cracked, with loose parts or sharp tips; replace them before further use.