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Don’t tie two
ladders together
to make a longer
section. You can
exceed the load
capacity of the
ladders or they may
come apart.
Never carry an
extension ladder
in the unlocked or
extended position.
Never set up or use
an extension ladder
or an
individual
extension ladder
section upside down
or
backwards.
The fly section must
be nearest climber.
Don’t use an
extension ladder
as a lever, brace,
support or hoist.
This can damage
the ladder.
Don’t place
the base of an
extension ladder too
close to the building
as it may
tip over backward.
Don’t place the base
of an extension
ladder too far away
from its vertical
support point, as
it may slip out at
the bottom. Follow
instructions for
proper set-up
of ladder at correct
75-½° working angle.
Don’t use an
extension ladder
in the horizontal
(flat) position. You
may damage the
ladder as it is not
designed to support
people or materials
this way. You may
also lose your
balance and fall.
EXTENSION LADDER SAFETY - THE WRONG WAY