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2 SAFETY
INSPECTION OF PRODUCT
For safety, follow these inspection instructions:
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious
injury or death. Always follow these safety instructions.
WARNING
• Never use ladder with missing, worn or
damaged parts. Inspect before each use.
• Never repair a damaged ladder without
permission from Werner Co.
• Destroy ladder if exposed to excessive
heat (such as in a house fire) or corrosive
agents (like acids or alkalis).
•
For information on replacing parts or labels
contact Werner Co. at the address given
below. If possible, know model number of
ladder for reference. See I.D. label
on product.
•
READ ALL LABELS.
•
You should never use a ladder if you are
not in good physical condition.
•
DO NOT use in front of unlocked doors.
•
Place feet on firm, level ground.
•
If forced to use on slippery surface,
secure ladder from sliding before
climbing.
•
The use of ladders on drop cloths may
present a sliding hazard.
•
When using as a stepladder or extension
ladder, always face ladder and maintain
firm grip.
• For additional care, use and safety
instructions, contact your employer,
dealer or Werner Co.
Write or Call:
Werner Co.
93 Werner Road
Greenville, PA 16125-9499
(724) 588-8600
PROPER SET-UP AND USE
For safety, follow these set-up and use instructions:
•
Never place anything on or under ladder
to gain height, or use unstable means to
adjust for uneven surfaces.
•
Check that all four ladder ends are
firmly supported to prevent excessive
movements.
•
Use extreme caution when getting on or
off ladder.
•
When possible, have someone
hold ladder.
PROPER SET-UP AND USE (continued)
For safety, follow these set-up and use instructions:
PROPER CARE OF PRODUCT
For safety, follow these care instructions:
• Always keep ladder clean of all foreign materials. Clean after each use.
• Check moving parts regularly. Lubricate all moving parts regularly.
Use caution not to get lubricant on rungs or side rail.
•
Never walk, bounce, or move ladder while on it.
•
DO NOT OVER REACH. Always keep belt
buckle between side rails when climbing or
working. You may lose your balance and/or
tip ladder or scaffold.
•
Windy conditions require extra caution.
•
Use extreme caution when pushing or pulling
anything. You may lose your balance and/or
tip ladder or scaffold.
•
Never use ladder as a brace.
•
The maximum weight of a person, tools, and
materials not to exceed duty rating of 300 lbs.
•
DO NOT use any components not supplied or
approved by Werner Co. with this ladder.
•
To set ladder up: Support ladder by laying
it on its side on the ground. Open to desired
allowable position and then stand ladder up.
Watch for overhead wires.
•
Never use ladder jacks on this ladder, regard-
less of the manner in which it is being used.
DANGER
ALL LOCKING
MECHANISMS MUST
BE ENGAGED BEFORE
USING LADDER
P/N62298-01
HINGE OPERATION
• To Unlock Hinge
Compress palm buttons inward
to “self lock”. Position ladder in
the correct “use” position and
the hinge lock will engage auto-
matically. It may be difficult to
unlock hinges if there is pressure.
To relieve pressure, jiggle half the
ladder back and forth until hinge
can be easily engaged.
• To Lock Hinge
Palm button will automatically
engage to the outward position
when the ladder is in the correct
“use” position.
WARNING
STRAIGHT
LADDER
STEPLADDER
NOTE: Plank not provided
SCAFFOLD
© 2003 Werner Co.
Greenville, Pa 16125
Made in China
DANGER
HINGE OPERATION
• To Unlock Hinge
Compress palm buttons inward
to “self lock”. Position ladder in the
correct “use” position and
the hinge lock will engage auto-
matically. It may be difficult to
unlock hinges if there is pressure.
To relieve pressure, jiggle half the
ladder back and forth until hinge
can be easily engaged.
• To Lock Hinge
Palm button will automatically
engage to the outward position
when the ladder is in the correct
“use” position.
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USE LADDERS ONLY
IN POSITIONS SHOWN.
Use in another position
may result in death or
serious injury.
Metal conducts
electricity.
Contact with
electrical current
will result in
serious injury
or death.
NEVER use this
product near an
electrical current.
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