Use and Care Manual

SELECTION GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS
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INSPECTION
INSPECTION
LADDER INSTRUCTIONS
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 ladder, if possible.
2. Make sure ladder is fully open and spreaders locked.
3. Set all feet on firm level surface. Do not place on unstable, loose, or slippery
surfaces. Place ladder where access is not obstructed. Do not place in front of
unlocked doors. Ladders are not intended to be used on scaffolds.
4. Secure ladder form movement where possible.
5. Make sure spreaders are locked and ladder is stable before climbing.
6. Climb only front side of ladder. Face 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
ladder as needed.
8. Do not climb, stand, or sit above second step from top on step ladders or above
platform on platform ladders. Do not climb, stand or sit on spreader braces, ladder
top or pail shelf.
9. DO not straddle front and back. DO not climb from one ladder to another.
10. Avoid pushing or pulling off to side of ladder. DO not “walk” or “shift” ladder while
on it.
Proper care and storage
1. Hang ladder on racks at intervals of 6’ for support
2. Never store materials on ladder
3. Never drop or apply an impact load to ladder.
4. Securely support ladder in transit.
5. Never paint a wooden ladder. Treat with wood preservative
6. Protect wood ladder from exposure to the elements, but allow good ventilation.
Keep away from heat and moisture.
Caution
DO not overreach
Keep body centered between siderails
Do not stand above this step
Set up all four feet on firm and level surface
Lock spreaders before climbing
Keep steps dry and clean
Wear slip-resistant shoes
DO NOT
OVERREACH
DO NOT STAND
ABOVE THIS STEP
KEEP BODY CENTERED
BETWEEN BOTH SIDERAILS
INSTRUCTIONS- STEP AND PLATFORM LADDERS
INSTRUCTIONS- STEP AND PLATFORM LADDERS (CONTINUED)