DO NOT:
DO NOT climb a ladder if you tire easily, are subject
to fainting spells, using medicine, under the influence
of drugs or alcohol, or are physically impaired.
DO NOT hurry or skip steps, always take one step at
a time, firmly setting one foot before moving the
other.
DO NOT make temporary repairs of damaged or
missing parts.
DO NOT stand on the top three rungs.
DO NOT overreach, if needed move the ladder.
DO NOT climb the ladder with your back to the
ladder.
DO NOT attempt to move a ladder while on it; get
down and move the ladder. Do not "walk" or "jog"
ladder when standing on it.
DO NOT climb from one ladder to another.
DO NOT use the ladder as a plank or in the horizon-
tal flat position.
DO NOT overload your ladder.
DO NOT leave an erect ladder unattended.
Never release any of the ladder’s locks or attempt to
reposition the ladder while working on the ladder.
Never drop or apply an impact load to ladder.
Do not expose the ladder to extreme heat or harsh
chemicals.
DO:
Inspect the ladder before use. Do not use a broken
ladder. If broken remove from service and destroy.
Use the correct size of ladder for the job.
Read all instructions on the ladder before using it; get
to know your ladder.
Securely engage all locks before climbing.
Use the proper 75.5-degree working angle, the
distance from the ladder’s base to the base of the
support wall must be 1/4 the working length of the
ladder; (ie, one foot out from the wall for every four
feet in height). Use the bubble levels installed on the
ladder to check the proper angle.
Keep the ladder clean and free from debris. Wear
slip-resistant shoes.
Keep ladder close to work: avoid pushing or pulling on
the ladder.
Climb up and down always facing the ladder. Use both
hands and maintain a firm grip while climbing. Always
keep at least one hand securely holding the ladder
side-rail while working. Keep three points of contact
with the ladder.
Keep your body centered on the ladder while climbing
and working.
Haul tools up on a line rather than carrying them.
Be aware of high winds; climb only in emergency
situations with the ladder fully secured at the top and
bottom to prevent movement. Have another person
hold the base of the ladder.
Use extreme caution when getting on and off the
ladder.
Get help in carrying and setting up a heavy ladder.
75.5°
ALWAYS CHECK
LOCKS:
ALWAYS BE SURE THE
LOCKS ARE FULLY
ENGAGED AND THE FLY IS
IN FRONT OF THE BASE
BEFORE CLIMBING.
ALWAYS CHECK SPIKE SHOES
Make sure both shoes are on firm
level and non-slippery surfaces.
Use spike plate on penetrable surfaces.
For proper use of spike shoe, position the
safety shoe with the rubber foot pad
toward user when climbing ladder.
LOCKED!
FULLY
HOOKED
OVER BASE
SECTION
RUNG
75.5°
BASE SECTION
FL
Y SECTION
CABLE HOOK SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Properly lock cable hooks into use position before
climbing.
2.
Never lean ladder on hooks when using against a
building or other solid surface.
3.
Never hang ladder from cable hooks. The cable
hooks are designed for use as a safety precaution, not
as a means of total support for the ladder.
4.
Always tie off ladder to cable or pole to prevent sliding.
5.
Read and follow all other instructions on the ladder.
USE POSITION
STORED POSITION
Do not stand on or above this rung.
YOU CAN LOSE YOUR BALANCE.
• Do not over-reach. Keep body centered between rails.
• Extend ladder approximately three feet above roof for access.
• Do not use outrigger leveling adjustment to gain additional height.
• Only use ladder in approved configurations.
