Brochure

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Make sure both feet
are on firm, level and
non-slippery surfaces.
Use spur plate on
penetrable surfaces.
For proper use of spur
plate, position the safety
shoe with the rubber foot
pad toward user when
climbing ladder.
Always be sure that the locks are fully engaged and the fly
is in front of the base before climbing.
Extension ladders are typically large and bulky. The following tips should help users set them up safely against a
house or similar building.
“BLOCK” OR “FOOT” THE LADDER ONE OF 2 WAYS:
One person:
Place the ladder flat on the ground with the bottom blocked
against a building or other securely fixed object. By “blocking”
the ladder against a fixed object, you inhibit the bottom from
sliding out.
Two people:
If a fixed object is not in close proximity, have another person
“foot” the ladder by securely standing with one foot on the
bottom rung of the ladder. As you lift the ladder, he/she can
keep the bottom from sliding out and help guide it up.
ALWAYS CHECK LOCKS:
ALWAYS CHECK SHOES:
1. Fly Section
2. Base Section
3. Lock
LOCKED:
Examine both locks to be sure that the open end
is fully hooked and seated over the rung.
1
2
3
Fly Section
Base Section
Open end
of lock fully
hooked over
rung
EXTENSION LADDER SETUP TIPS