General Operating Safety Tips - Little Giant HYPERLITE Series Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

F. General Operating Safety Tips
WARNING: LITTLE GIANT LADDER SYSTEMS ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR
INJURY THAT MAY RESULT FROM FAILING TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
CORRECTLY. LADDERS AND HEIGHTS ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS AND MAY
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH; HEED THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
1. For your safety, set up the ladder so the rungs are always level from front to back
and from side to side. Confirm with the Bubble Levels.
2. To avoid pinching, keep clothing, jewelry, and body parts out of all moving
mechanisms, including rung locks and pulleys, and away from rungs when
telescoping the fly section.
3. Use extreme caution when using the ladder around electricity. Do not let ladders of
any material come in contact with live electrical circuits.
4. For your safety, never exceed the weight limit of the ladder. Depending on the
model, your ladder has one of the following ANSI duty ratings:
5. Keep all ladder rungs, ladder feet, platforms, and other standing and gripping
surfaces clean and free from foreign materials (i.e. mud, paint, ice, oil, etc.).
6. Do not lean too far over the side of the ladder, and keep both feet on the rungs at
all times; as a rule of thumb, keep your navel between the side rails.
7. Inspect ladder feet for wear; replace them when necessary.
8. Read all labels on the ladder before use. Replace labels if damaged or worn.
9. Do not use ladder in high winds or storms.
10. Always face the ladder and use both hands when climbing up or down.
11. Inspect the ladder before each use. Never climb a damaged, bent or broken
ladder. If you need replacement parts, please contact our Customer Experience
Team at 800-453-1192. If the ladder cannot be repaired, destroy it and remove it
from service.
12. Do not spend long periods on a ladder without regular breaks.
13. Remove any rings and jewelry, and wear sturdy, slip-resistant shoes when
climbing a ladder.
14. To aid in carrying the ladder, pick it up at the
balance point, as marked with this symbol:
ALI MEMBER
a) 375 lb [170 kg] - Special Duty Type IAA
b) 300 lb [136 kg] - Extra Heavy Duty Type IA
This information can be found on the NOTICE label attached to the ladder
For additional safety training visit www.laddersafety.org
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