Little Giant Dark Horse User Manual

Little Giant Ladders
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Thank you for purchasing the Little Giant Dark Horse
™
— the next generation of the Little Giant
Ladder System. The Dark Horse combines the versatility and safety of the original Little Giant
Ladder System with the latest features, including fade-resistance black fiberglass, and simple,
user-friendly Rock Locks
™
.
Please don’t ignore the instructions! Make the most of your ladder system by learning how
to use it safely. If you have any questions about how to operate your Dark Horse, please call
us. We value our customers, and we’re happy to help.
The Little Giant Dark Horse is a
multi-use ladder system made
up of three major components:
one inner ladder assembly and
two outer ladder assemblies
that telescope over the inner
section. The inner and outer
assemblies work together with
the Hinge Locks and the Rock
Locks to adjust the ladder into
different lengths and positions,
including:
1. Extension
2. A-Frame stepladder
3. Trestle-and-plank
scaffolding system
4. 90-degree (only used
against a secure wall)
5. Staircase
Customer Service: 800-453-1192
Little Giant Ladder Systems • 1198 N. Spring Creek Place • Springville, UT 84663
Hinge Locks
(Palm Buttons)
Inner Ladder
Assembly
Outer Ladder
Assemblies
Tip & Glide
wheels
Rock Locks

Little Giant Dark Horse Specifications

General

Brand	Little Giant
Model	Dark Horse
Category	Ladders
Language	English

Summary

User Instructions

Getting to Know Your Ladder

Introduces the ladder's major components and configurations, including extension, A-frame, trestle scaffolding, 90-degree, and staircase.

General Operating Safety Tips

Ladder Safety Tips

General safety guidelines for operating the ladder, including hinge/rock lock use, weight limits, and proper positioning.

Configuration-Specific Safety

Specific safety advice for using the ladder in A-frame, staircase, extension, scaffolding, and work platform modes.

Register Your Warranty

Information on registering the Dark Horse ladder warranty within 30 days of product receipt for manufacturer defect coverage.

Ladder Operation

Changing Ladder Shape

Explains how to use the Palm Buttons to release hinge locks and change the ladder's shape from storage to A-frame or extension.

Adjusting Ladder Height

Details how to use the Rock Locks to adjust the ladder's height by unlocking and extending outer sections.

Ladder Configurations

Step-by-step instructions for operating the ladder in Extension, A-Frame, 90-degree, Staircase, and Scaffolding configurations.