Use and Care Manual

1. Do not force the hinges in or out using any tools. You
may cause permanent damage to the hinge mecha-
nism.
2. If there is pressure on the hinge lock pins, they may not
open properly. Relieve the pressure by moving one half
of the ladder back and forth until the hinge locks move
with minimal force.
3. Make sure each Rock Lock is fully engaged into the
appropriate rung tube before climbing on the ladder.
Failure to do so may result in injury.
4. For your safety, set up your ladder so the rungs are
always level from front to back and from side to side.
5. Keep clothing and body parts out of all moving mecha-
nisms, including the Hinge Locks and Rock Locks to
avoid pinching.
6. Keep clothing and body parts away from rungs when
telescoping the outer ladder over the inner ladder.
7. Use caution when using the ladder around electricity.
Ensure that the ladder does not come in contact with
electrical circuits or currents.
8. The Dark Horse model 13 has an OSHA and ANSI Type
IAA duty rating of 375 pounds. The Dark Horse model
17 and model 22 have an OSHA and ANSI Type IA duty
rating of 300 pounds. For your safety, do not exceed
the weight limit.
9. Do not stand above the third rung from top.
10. Little Giant Ladder Systems assumes no liability for
damage or injury that may result from failing to follow all
instructions correctly.
11. Keep all ladder rungs, ladder feet, work platforms, and
other standing and gripping surfaces clean and free
from foreign materials.
12. Do not lean too far over the side of the ladder and keep
both feet on the rungs at all times; as a rule of thumb,
keep your navel between the rails.
13. Inspect feet for wear; replace them when necessary.
14. Read all labels on the ladder before use.
A-Frame and Staircase Ladder Safety Tips
1. Ensure that the Hinge Locks and Rock Locks are
securely engaged before climbing your ladder.
2. Make each of your ladder’s four feet are solidly planted
before climbing.
3. When using your ladder on a stair case, ensure that the
rungs are level and that each foot is on a solid, secure
surface.
Extension Ladder Safety Tips
1. Do not allow the full weight of the ladder to fall on the
hinges as the ladder folds from the extension to the
A-frame position.
2. When releasing the Hinge Locks and Rock Locks, make
sure you support the inner ladder assembly with one
hand to prevent it from sliding down rapidly. Failure to do
so may result injury.
3. Use the proper angle for the extension ladder position.
The distance from the base of the ladder to the bottom
of the support wall should be one-fourth the working
height of the extension ladder (minimum distance
between ladder and support wall must be 3 feet).
4. Fully engage the Hinge Locks and Rock Locks before
use, failure to do so may result in injury.
5. When using your Dark Horse as a tall extension
ladder, stake the feet to the ground and tie down the
top for extra security. Extend the ladder at least 3 feet
above a supporting roof or eve.
Scaffolding Safety Tips
1. Do not use outer or inner sections of the ladder as a
separate stepladder.
2. Be sure to set the two outer ladder assemblies with the
rungs facing out with the trestle brackets properly
engaged.
3. When the scaffolding plank is above the third rung
(three feet high), it may be used as a work bench, but
not as a standing platform.
4. ANSI rules state that the scaffolding plank should not
be used as a standing platform at heights greater than
three times the minimum width of the base section.
5. The scaffolding system has a one-man, 250-pound
rating.
4. Only one person should be on the scaffold plank at a
time.
Work Platform Safety Tips
1. If you purchased a Work Platform for your Dark Horse,
you can use it as an additional tool tray or as a stand-
ing platform.
2. Do not use the Work Platform as a standing platform
above the third rung from the top, in either A-frame and
extension configurations.
3. Make certain the Work Platform is secure on the rung
before standing on it.
For additional safety training
visit www.laddersafety.org
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Register Your Warranty
The Dark Horse ladder is offered with a one-year
warranty against manufacturer defects. Register your
warranty within 30 days after receipt of the product.
You may register your product by going online to
www.LittleGiantLadders.com/registration or by com-
pletely filling out the warranty card and mailing it in.