Use and Care Manual

SELECTION GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS SELECTION GUIDE
INSPECTION
SELECTION GUIDE
INSPECTION
INSTRUCTIONS- EXTENSION LADDER (CONTINUED)INSTRUCTIONS- EXTENSION LADDER (CONTINUED)
Consider before each use
1. Metal ladders conduct electricity. Keep away form electrical circuits.
2. Consult manufacture for use in chemical or other corrosive environments.
3. Use a ladder only as outlined in instructions. Ladders are designed for one person
only. DO not overload.
4. DO not use in high winds or during storms.
5. DO not use in poor health, if taking drugs or alcoholic beverages, or if physically
handicapped.
6. Keep shoes clean. Leather soles should not be worn.
7. Never leave ladder set up and unattended.
8. Pay close attention to what you are doing.
9. Use this product at your own risk.
Proper set-up and use
1. Use help in setting up multi-purpose ladder, if possible.
2. Make sure ladder id fully open and hinges locked.
3. Set all feet on firm level surface. Do not place on unstable, loose, or slippery surfaces. Place
multi-purpose ladders where access is not obstructed. Do not place in front of unlocked doors.
multi-purpose ladders are not intended to be used on scaffolds.
4. Secure multi-purpose ladder from movement where possible.
5. Make sure hinges are locked and multi-purpose ladder is stable before climbing.
6. Face multi-purpose ladder when climbing up or down. Maintain a firm grip. Use both hands in
climbing.
7. Keep body centered between side rails. Do not over reach. Get down and move multi-purpose
ladder as needed.
8. 8. Do not climb, stand or sit above second step from the top.
9. Do not straddle front and back. Do not climb from one multi-purpose ladder to another.
10. Avoid pushing or pulling off to side of multi-purpose ladder. Do not “walk” or “shift” the ladder
while on it.
11. When using for access to roof, extend ladder top 3 feet above roof edge. Tie or secure top from
movement.
Proper climbing and use
1. Making sure runglocks are engaged before climbing.
2. Face ladder when climbing up or down, maintain a firm grip. Use both hands climbing
3. Keep body centered between side rails. Do not overreach. Get down and move ladder as
needed.
4. Do not stand higher than 3 feet from the top of the ladder. Do not climb above top support
point. Do not climb from one ladder to another.
5. Avoid pulling or pushing off to the side of ladder. Do not “walk” or “shift” ladder while on it.
6. Never drop or apply an impact load to ladder.
7. Fly section must have safety shoes if used as a single ladder.
8. Never use ladder jacks on Type II or Type III extension ladders.
Proper care and storage
1. Hang ladder on racks at intervals of 6’ for support.
2. Securely support ladder in transit.
3. Never store materials on ladder.
4. Always keep ladder clean of all foreign materials.
3'
75°
A
B
C
1. Do not let any ladder contact
electrical wires.
2. Retract ladder sections fully
before lifting or moving.
3. Raise and lower ladder from
ground only; never from top.
4. Do not use on slippery
surface without securing
from movement.
To access upper level or roof
• Extend about 3ft.
above top support
• Secure
to limit
movement
at top
75 DEGREE SET-UP ANGLE
A. Place toes against bottom of
ladder side rails.
B. Stand erect.
C. Adjust angle so you can
grasp lower section rails as
shown at shoulder level with
arms straight.
Secure
locks