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OPERATING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS
LADDER, INCLUDING THOSE UNDER THE STEPS, MAY RESULT IN
INJURIES OR DEATH.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PROPER SELECTION
position when the ladder is in
the correct "use" position.
• Select ladder of proper length to
2) To Unlock Hinge: Press
reach working height.
palm button to disengage hinge
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IMPORTANT: Ladders are
lock. Position ladder in the
designed to support one person
correct use position and the
plus materials and tools per side
hinge lock will engage.
on 2-man stepladder positions
3) To Lock/Unlock Rail Locks:
or only one person plus
Turn rail locks one at a time
materials and tools on all other
as shown.
positions not more than the
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NOTE: If there is pressure,
working load on the notice sign
hinge will be difficult to unlock.
on this ladder.
To relieve pressure, move half
the ladder back & forth until
INSPECTION
hinge can be easily disengaged.
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Inspect upon receipt and before
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Hinges will engage when in the
each use. Never climb a
correct use position. Verify rail
damaged, bent or broken
locks are seated and no red is
showing. Adjust all hinges
ladder. All parts must be in good
before climbing or using ladder.
working order.
Never release hinge locks or
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Make sure all rivets, joints, nuts
attempt to reposition hinges
and bolts are tight; feet, steps,
while working on the ladder.
and rungs are secure; all hinges
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Place on firm level surface with
function properly.
a secure footing. Do not use on
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Keep ladder clean, free from
slippery surfaces. Do not place
grease, oil, mud, snow, wet
on boxes, unstable bases or
paint and other slippery
scaffolds to gain additional
material. Keep your shoes
height. Do not place in front of
clean, leather soles should not
door opening toward ladder.
be used.
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Where possible, use second
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Never make temporary repairs
person to hold ladder.
of damaged or missing parts.
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Set single or extension ladder at
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Destroy ladder if broken, worn
proper (75-1/2) degree angle by
or if exposed to fire or chemical
placing ladder base a distance
corrosion.
equal to 1/4 total working length
of ladder away from base of
PROPER SET-UP
vertical support.
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When accessing elevated
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DANGER! METAL CONDUCTS
surfaces, erect ladder so that
ELECTRICITY! Do not let
approximately 3 ft. extends
ladders of any material come in
above roof line or working
contact with live electrical wires.
surface: tie top at support points.
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Upon receipt lubricate all hinges
with light machine oil or similar
PROPER CLIMBING
substance per manufacturer
AND USE
instructions and again at least
once a year depending on use.
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DO NOT USE LADDERS if you
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Securely engage ladder hinges
tire easily, or are subject to
and rail locks before climbing.
fainting spells, or are using
Proper operations of hinges is
medicine or alcohol or are
as follows:
physically impaired.
1) To Lock Hinge: Palm button
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To protect children, do not leave
will engage to the locked
ladder set-up and unattended.
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Make sure all hinges and rail
locks are securely locked before
climbing. Check that top and
bottom ends of ladder rails are
firmly supported.
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CAUTION: A 2" x 10"
construction grade lumber plank
or better must be used in all
approved horizontal positions
where indicated.
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Face ladder when climbing up or
down; keep body centered
between side rails.
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Maintain a firm grip. Use both
hands in climbing.
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Never climb a ladder from the
side unless ladder is secured
against side-wise motion, or climb
from one ladder to another.
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Do not stand closer to the top
than 3 ft. from the top. Never
climb above the top support point.
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Do not use ladder in high winds
or storms.
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Never pull the hinge release
levers and operate hinges when
standing on the ladder.
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Cover up hinges during messy
work. Obstacles in hinge will
destroy its function.
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Do not over reach; move ladder
when needed.
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Do not "walk" or "jog" ladder when
standing on it.
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Do not overload.
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Keep ladder close to work: avoid
pushing or pulling off to the side
of ladders.
PROPER CARE AND
STORAGE
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Keep hinges free of foreign
materials that could destroy its
function.
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Store ladder in safe and
dry place.
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Keep ladder clean and free of all
foreign materials.
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Lubricate mechanism of
hinges regularly.
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