Use and Care Manual

Ladder Footing
Ladders are safest when placed on a firm, level surface free of foreign materials such as ice, sawdust, sand,
oil, etc. Ladder levelers should be used on single and extension ladders when used on uneven ground.
Top Support
The top of an extension ladder should be placed with the two rails supported equally unless it is equipped
with a single support attachment (i.e. pole grips, or extension ladder with ProTop
™
). When it is necessary to
support the top of the ladder at a window opening, a stand-off accessory (i.e. fixed or adjustable stabilizer)
should be attached across the back of the ladder, which extends across the window, to provide firm
support against the building walls or window frames.
Side Loading
Portable ladders are not designed for excessive side loading. Secure the ladder as described in the next
section, keep it close to the work, and do not overreach.
Position stepladders and
other self-supporting
ladders so that all
four legs are on solid,
level ground. Lock the
spreaders in the fully
open position.
Never use a
self-supporting
ladder as a
single ladder.
Stepladders and other self-supporting ladders
Use this diagram as an additional reference to
ensure proper ladder set-up angle.
1. Place toes against bottom of ladder side rails.
2. Stand erect.
3. Extend arms straight out in front.
4. Palms of hands should touch top of rung at shoulder level.
Secure locks, fully
hook over base rung